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Invercargill weather in December

Long-run climate averages for Invercargill, New Zealand in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

December at a glance

In December, Invercargill averages 18°C by day and 10°C at night. The wettest month is usually March.

December in Invercargill averages a daytime high of 18°C and an overnight low of 10°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Invercargill sees roughly 1448 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Invercargill forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Invercargill in December?
Invercargill averages a daytime high of 18°C in December, with overnight lows around 10°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Invercargill in December?
The wettest month in Invercargill is usually March. Across the year the city sees roughly 1448 mm of precipitation.

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