Te Anau

Southland Weather in June

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Thinking about venturing to Southland, New Zealand this June and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Southland in June

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June in Southland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. June is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Garston to 11°C (52°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Invercargill and -2°C (28°F) in Garston.

To explore the conditions in Southland, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Te Anau with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Explore Southland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) This monthJune7°C (45°F) July7°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 June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in Southland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Southland (June)

Precipitation variation in Southland (June)

Te Anau

In June Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

In June Invercargill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
77 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In June Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
77 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In June Gore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
77 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In June Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
72 hours
88 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: New Zealand June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Invercargill 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Half-moon Bay 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Gore 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Garston 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Manapouri 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Southland weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

June in Southland, New Zealand brings poor weather. In Te Anau, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in June, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

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

Yes, June tends to be a wetter month in Southland, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Te Anau sits around 154 mm (6.1 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, June may not be the ideal time to visit Southland, New Zealand.

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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