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Southern Alps Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source:Meteostat
Update date:2025-09

Southern Alps year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 45–62°F, mild climate but relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Hiking (be aware of changing weather), flower viewing (some alpine plants). Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, waterproof jacket, breathable trousers, hiking boots.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 69–78°F, hot and humid, with the most rainfall in June. Be aware of afternoon thunderstorms in mountainous areas. Common activities: Hiking (prepare for sun protection and rain), activities by the stream. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun protection clothing, raincoat, hiking boots.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 50–75°F, comfortable climate, but with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Common activities: Hiking, maple leaf viewing (in some areas). Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing, comfortable and breathable trousers, hiking boots.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 34–38°F, cold and dry, with snow in some areas. Common activities: Skiing (confirm snow conditions), enjoying snow scenery. Recommended clothing: Heavy warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof and windproof trousers, thermal underwear, snow boots.

Southern Alps climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 56.5°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1944 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Southern Alps monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
34.2°F
37.9
February
36.9°F
117.1
March
45.7°F
172.5
April
57°F
205.2
May
62.4°F
246.9
June
69.6°F
313.5
July
77.9°F
189.8
August
78.1°F
172.9
September
75°F
179.1
October
59.7°F
135.9
November
50°F
126
December
38.3°F
48.1

Southern Alps weather for the next seven days

2/11
Wednesday
Heavy rain
41.1°F/17.8°F
2/12
Thursday
Sunny
42.6°F/13.9°F
2/13
Friday
Sunny
45.7°F/14.8°F
2/14
Saturday
Cloudy
50.9°F/21°F
2/15
Sunday
Sunny
55.8°F/23.9°F
2/16
Monday
Sunny
52.1°F/20.7°F
2/17
Tuesday
Patchy moderate snow
46°F/24.9°F