When is the best time to go to Invercargill
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Invercargill, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Invercargill
Invercargill weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Invercargill are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 114mm | 5.9hrs | 16.5hrs |
The weather in January in Invercargill is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Invercargill.
January is in the summer in Invercargill and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 72mm | 6.1hrs | 15.1hrs |
February in Invercargill is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Invercargill, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Invercargill and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 95mm | 4.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Invercargill is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Invercargill, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Invercargill and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 103mm | 3.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
Invercargill's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Invercargill for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Invercargill and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 112mm | 3hrs | 10.6hrs |
May is a damp month in Invercargill and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Invercargill for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Invercargill and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 90mm | 3hrs | 16.5hrs |
The weather in June in Invercargill is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Invercargill for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Invercargill and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Invercargill with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 86mm | 3.1hrs | 15.1hrs |
July in Invercargill is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Invercargill for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Invercargill and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 68mm | 4.3hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Invercargill is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Invercargill.
August is in the winter in Invercargill and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
Invercargill weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 86mm | 4.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
Invercargill's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Invercargill.
September is in the spring in Invercargill and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 92mm | 5.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Invercargill and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Invercargill.
October is in the spring in Invercargill and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 76mm | 6.2hrs | 16.5hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Invercargill and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Invercargill, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Invercargill and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Invercargill weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 95mm | 6.2hrs | 15.1hrs |
December in Invercargill is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Invercargill, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Invercargill and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Invercargill weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
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