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Southland Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Southland, New Zealand in February.

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Planning a getaway to Southland, New Zealand this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Southland in February

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Southland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of February is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Te Anau at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Gore at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Gore and 8°C (46°F) in Te Anau. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Southland, New Zealand.

For specific regional insights in Southland, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Manapouri with 169 mm (6.7 in).

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January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southland in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Southland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Southland

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Southland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Southland (February)

Precipitation variation in Southland (February)

Te Anau

In February Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

In February Invercargill generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
166 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Half-moon Bay

In February Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
166 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In February Gore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
166 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In February Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
207 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Southland in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Invercargill 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Half-moon Bay 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Gore 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Garston 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Manapouri 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Southland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Southland, New Zealand in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across Southland, New Zealand in February. The popular destination of Te Anau averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Southland, New Zealand in February?

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in February is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Southland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rainfall in Southland, New Zealand peaks during February. Te Anau averages roughly 167 mm (6.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Southland, New Zealand?

In our opinion, February is one of the best times to visit Southland, New Zealand, but the weather is often unpleasant in Te Anau.

On average, the best time to visit Southland, New Zealand is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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