Invercargill weather in February (Southland, New Zealand)

How is February weather typically in Invercargill? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

February in Invercargill generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Invercargill in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Invercargill. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Invercargill, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Invercargill, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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