When planning a visit to Southland in New Zealand, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 6°C (43°F) in July up to 17°C (63°F) during the peak of January. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Te Anau, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Southland, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.
The colder period typically falls in the months of June, July, August and September.
Precipitation in Southland varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 148 mm (5.8 in). The region experiences its rainy season during January, September, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 190 mm (7.5 in) to 218 mm (8.6 in).
