Invercargill weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Oct
About Invercargill weather
Is it raining in Invercargill right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Invercargill this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–24° and lows of 6–12°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Invercargill lately?
In the past 7 days, Invercargill had 5 rainy days and 75.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Invercargill?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Invercargill weather by month
When is the best time to visit Invercargill?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Invercargill is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (49°F) in July to 17°C (62°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Invercargill?
January is the wettest month, with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Invercargill?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Invercargill have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 116 mm (4.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Invercargill?
The sea is warmest in January at about 17°C (62°F) and coolest in August at about 9°C (48°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months