Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Invercargill, New Zealand in October
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°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
October15°C average high
October is close to Invercargill's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October92mm average rain
October sits near Invercargill's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October5.1 hours average sun
October 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
October12°C average sea
October is below Invercargill's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
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
October21 weather score
October 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.