Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Invercargill, New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score23Poor annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 4.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 1088mm. Sea temperatures average 13°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
1088mm
Annual total
Sun
4.3h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
23
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Invercargill, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August11°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Invercargill's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August68mm average rain
August is one of Invercargill's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August3.8 hours average sun
August sits close to Invercargill's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August11°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August21 weather score
August scores below Invercargill's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.