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Southland Weather in November

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Thinking about venturing to Southland, New Zealand this November 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 November

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. November in Southland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Garston to 16°C (61°F) in Gore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Gore and 3°C (37°F) in Garston.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 190 mm (7.5 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) 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 November

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

Temperature range in Southland (November)

Precipitation variation in Southland (November)

Te Anau

In November Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Invercargill

In November Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
183 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Half-moon Bay

In November Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
183 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In November Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
183 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In November Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
216 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Invercargill 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Half-moon Bay 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Gore 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Garston 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Manapouri 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Southland weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Southland, New Zealand generally has less favorable weather conditions. Te Anau sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in November, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to Southland, New Zealand, with Te Anau averaging around 190 mm (7.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly mixed weather in Te Anau.

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