Southland weather in February
Planning a getaway to Southland 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 is the weather like in Southland in February?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. February in Southland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of February is in the summer season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Te Anau at 17°C to pleasant in Gore at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Gore and 8°C in Te Anau. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Southland.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 108 mm to heavy rainfall in Manapouri with 169 mm.
For a closer look at February's conditions in Southland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southland's yearly weather, check out our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In February Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Invercargill
In February Invercargill generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In February Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In February Gore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Garston
In February Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is February the best time to visit Southland?
In our opinion, February is one of the best times to visit Southland, but the weather is often unpleasant in Te Anau.
On average, the best time to visit Southland is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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