Climate of Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Invercargill (Southland, New Zealand). Population approximately 49,200.
Located in Southland, New Zealand, Invercargill has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 49,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.7°C / 42.3°F in July to 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January, with rainfall varying from 61 mm / 2.4 in (August) to 109 mm / 4.3 in (May) — about 1035 mm / 40.7 in across the year. Invercargill is the capital of Southland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Invercargill's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C58.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| February | 14.8°C58.6°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 13.4°C56.1°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 11°C51.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 8.4°C47.1°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 6.1°C43°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 5.7°C42.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 7°C44.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| September | 9°C48.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 10.6°C51.1°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 12.2°C54°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 13.9°C57°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Invercargill?
Invercargill does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Invercargill's warmest month is January at an average of 14.9°C / 58.8°F, and its driest month is August with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Invercargill?
Invercargill, in Southland, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.7°C / 42.3°F in July to 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1035 mm / 40.7 in, with the wettest month being May (109 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest August (61 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Invercargill in January?
The average temperature in Invercargill in January is 14.9°C / 58.8°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Invercargill?
The driest month in Invercargill is August, with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7°C / 44.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Invercargill?
The wettest month in Invercargill is May, with approximately 109 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.