Invercargill in January
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
15Rainy days (120 mm)
15:13 hDaylight
06:19Sunrise · 21:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 12°C | 120 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 18°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 16°C | 11°C | 97 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 14°C | 9°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 12°C | 7°C | 108 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 10°C | 5°C | 92 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 10°C | 5°C | 84 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.1 |
| August | 11°C | 5°C | 80 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 12°C | 7°C | 94 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 119 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 15°C | 9°C | 110 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 17°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Invercargill in January?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Invercargill?
The best months are February, January, March.