When to go · Invercargill
Invercargill, month by month
The best months for Invercargill: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 14 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 16 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 16 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 15 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (9–11 °C (48–52 °F) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 08:30, sunset near 17:00) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.Listed as a month to avoid: No month to avoid outright — Jun–Aug is cold (48–52 °F (9–11 °C) days), daylight is short (sunrise near 8:30 AM, sunset near 5:00 PM) and snow is occasional, but clear winter nights are the best chance of the southern lights.11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 15 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 15 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Invercargill, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Feb: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Feb: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 14
Feb: 12 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.
February: Inside Invercargill's best window: Dec–Mar for the longest days and late sunsets; Feb–Apr for fewer crowds.
Invercargill: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.