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The best time to visit Invercargill

Month-by-month climate averages for Invercargill, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Invercargill is usually January, February and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Invercargill is warmest in January (highs near 20°C) and coldest in June (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1448 mm of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Invercargill forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Invercargill weather by month

what to expect in Invercargill through the year

Here is Invercargill's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Invercargill by season.

Jan
20°
11°
Mild
Feb
18°
10°
Mild
Mar
16°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
15°
Mild
May
12°
Cool
Jun
10°
Cool
Jul
10°
Cool
Aug
11°
Cool
Sep
13°
Cool
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
15°
Mild
Dec
18°
10°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Invercargill?
The most comfortable time to visit Invercargill is usually January, February and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Invercargill?
January is the warmest month in Invercargill, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Invercargill?
June is the coldest month in Invercargill, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Invercargill?
The wettest month in Invercargill is usually March, out of roughly 1448 mm of precipitation across the year.

Invercargill month by month