What’s the climate like in Invercargill?
The current climate of Invercargill features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Invercargill in recent years was 32°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in July 2020.
On average, Invercargill receives 940 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Invercargill?
The best time to visit Invercargill for sunny weather is January through March and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Invercargill. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Invercargill
The climate table of Invercargill shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 90 | 61 | 87 | 90 | 66 | 86 | 74 | 83 | 88 | 81 | 64 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in July
- Precipitation: 940 mm per year, averaging 78 mm per month
- Driest months: 61 mm in March, 64 mm in December and 66 mm in June
- Wettest months: 90 mm in February, 90 mm in May and 88 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Invercargill
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Invercargill, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Invercargill
This graph shows how much precipitation Invercargill, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Invercargill
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Invercargill, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Invercargill
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Invercargill, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Invercargill
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Invercargill, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Invercargill by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Invercargill. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
