Climate and Weather of Southland, New Zealand

In New Zealand you have several regions, one of which is called Southland. The most popular city in this region is Te Anau, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Southland. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 6°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• The months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December have a high chance of precipitation.
• October is the wettest month in Southland. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• July is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Southland is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
• The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 6°C.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Southland, New Zealand?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.