Invercargill Climate by Month
The temperature in Invercargill varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Invercargill experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in January to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Invercargill has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1277 mm of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Invercargill remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 127 mm over 19 days. In July, this drops slightly to 83 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Invercargill serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Invercargill ranges from 10°C in June to 13°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Invercargill.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Invercargill ranges from 3°C in June to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Invercargill in New Zealand
Other facts from our historical weather data:January has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.
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