Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Invercargill, New Zealand in January
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
114mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°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
January19°C average high
January is one of Invercargill's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January114mm average rain
January is one of Invercargill's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
January5.4 hours average sun
January is brighter than Invercargill's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January15°C average sea
January is one of Invercargill's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
January30 weather score
January scores above Invercargill's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.