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Things to Do in South Island in Winter
Real historical weather for South Island in Winter: average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C, with around 170mm of rain (averaged over the last 2 years).
13°C
Average high
5°C
Average low
170mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in South Island in Winter
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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
★ 5.0(63 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €179
Winter South Coast Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik
★ 4.9(111 reviews)· 10 hrs
From €161
5-Hour Scenic Wine Tour with Private Guide & Up to 12 Tastings
★ 4.9(59 reviews)· 4h 30m
From €182
Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours
★ 4.9(130 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €130
Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Southern Discoveries
★ 4.8(20 reviews)· 2h 15m
From €103
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
★ 4.7(1,466 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €187
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
★ 4.6(378 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €93
Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
★ 4.6(229 reviews)· 9h 30m
From €257
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
★ 4.4(542 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €38
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand
★ 4.4(497 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €24
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Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 2 years), expect highs around 13°C and lows around 5°C, with roughly 170mm of rain.