Invercargill Weather in August

What's the weather like in Invercargill (Southland) in August 2024?

The climate in Invercargill during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Invercargill and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Invercargill weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.2°C 52.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Invercargill

Invercargill average temperature in August

August rainfall

Invercargill average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Invercargill average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Invercargill in August 2024.

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Invercargill weather stats

Invercargill weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: January 114mm 4.5ins
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