Invercargill weather in January (Southland, New Zealand)

How does the January weather in Invercargill compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Invercargill generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Invercargill in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 187 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Invercargill, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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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