What’s the climate like in Southland?
The current climate of Southland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Southland in recent years was 32°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in July 2020.
On average, Southland receives 940 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Southland?
The best time to visit Southland for sunny weather is January through March and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Southland. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Southland
The climate table of Southland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 90 | 61 | 87 | 90 | 66 | 86 | 74 | 83 | 88 | 81 | 64 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in July
- Precipitation: 940 mm per year, averaging 78 mm per month
- Driest months: 61 mm in March, 64 mm in December and 66 mm in June
- Wettest months: 90 mm in February, 90 mm in May and 88 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Southland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Southland, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Southland
This graph shows how much precipitation Southland, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Southland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Southland, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Southland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Southland, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Southland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Southland, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Southland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
