Invercargill weather in August (Southland, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Invercargill this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Invercargill includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Invercargill in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 125 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Invercargill climate page with graphs.

 

Invercargill, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 125 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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