Southland's weather is nothing if not variable and it is often said that one can experience four seasons in one day!

Typical summer daytime maximum air temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C, occasionally rising above 30°C. Snow falls infrequently in winter but frosts are common, especially in inland areas. Typical winter daytime maximum air temperatures range from 8°C to 12°C. On average there are about 1600 hours of bright sunshine annually. Prevailing winds are from the south-west..

For current weather conditions and forecasts, follow the links below.

10-day Regional Forecast
Regional forecast for Southland, with additional details for Te Anau, Lumsden and Gore.

Invercargill Weather
Current conditions and 10-day forecast for Invercargill.

Gore Weather
Current conditions and 10-day forecast for Gore.

Queenstown Weather
Current conditions and 10-day forecast for Queenstown.

Weather Warnings
Warnings, Watches and Severe Weather Outlook for whole of New Zealand.

Weather maps

A selection of weather maps for Tasma Sea and SW Pacific region

Rain Radar
A selection of hourly updating rain radar displays.

Satellite Images
Three-hourly updating satellite images showing cloud cover over New Zealand.

Foveaux Strait Weather
Coastal forecast for Foveaux.

Bluff Tide Times
Times of high and low tides at Bluff.