Weather in Invercargill
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:53 pm (GMT+13)- Feels like
- 37 °F
- Low / high
- 42 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 100% · 0.41 in
- Wind
- 20 mph W
Today in Invercargill: drizzle, 42 °F to 48 °F, with a 100% chance of rain (0.41 in) and a fresh breeze from the west (20 mph). Tomorrow, snow, 39 °F to 46 °F and a 100% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Wednesday 4, at 71 °F.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 48 °F | 100% · 0.41 in | 20 mph W | 11 ft | 4:47 am · 5:07 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 46 °F | 100% · 0.63 in | 31 mph WSW | 12 ft | 5:38 am · 5:59 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 58 °F | 67% · 0.05 in | 11 mph NW | 9.1 ft | 6:33 am · 6:54 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 84% · 0.30 in | 31 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | 7:31 am · 7:55 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 56 °F | 85% · 0.59 in | 19 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 8:34 am · 9:01 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 64 °F | 14% · 0.16 in | 8 mph E | 4.9 ft | 9:41 am · 10:08 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 71 °F | 27% · 0.31 in | 11 mph N | 4.1 ft | 10:46 am · 11:13 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 66 °F | 49% · 0.43 in | 15 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 11:45 am | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 54 °F | 53% · 0.05 in | 17 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 12:11 am · 12:38 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 57 °F | 59% · 0.19 in | 7 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 1:03 am · 1:26 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 53 °F | 63% · 0.21 in | 24 mph SW | — | 1:50 am · 2:11 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 52 °F | 44% · 0.02 in | 15 mph W | — | 2:35 am · 2:53 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 61 °F | 39% | 16 mph NW | — | 3:18 am · 3:33 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 58 °F | 45% · 0.06 in | 16 mph WSW | — | 3:58 am · 4:12 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 47° | 45° | 43° | 44° | 48° | 48° | 45° | 43° |
| Chance of rain | 100% | 45% | 55% | 94% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in |
| Wind (mph) | 15 W | 12 WNW | 10 WNW | 15 W | 18 W | 20 W | 19 W | 16 W |
| Humidity | 85% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 75% | 74% | 77% | 82% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Invercargill climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Invercargill is from January to February: highs of 68 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68° | 50° | 3.76 in | 12 | 6.5 | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 68° | 49° | 3.12 in | 10 | 6.2 | 59° | 5.5 ft |
| MarchMar | 65° | 47° | 3.68 in | 11 | 5.0 | 58° | 5.6 ft |
| AprilApr | 61° | 43° | 3.00 in | 11 | 3.7 | 56° | 6.4 ft |
| MayMay | 56° | 39° | 4.31 in | 13 | 3.0 | 55° | 6.9 ft |
| JuneJun | 51° | 36° | 3.77 in | 13 | 2.8 | 52° | 6.8 ft |
| JulyJul | 51° | 35° | 2.71 in | 12 | 3.4 | 51° | 6.8 ft |
| AugustAug | 54° | 37° | 2.46 in | 11 | 4.2 | 51° | 6.2 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 58° | 40° | 2.95 in | 12 | 5.1 | 51° | 6.7 ft |
| OctoberOct | 60° | 42° | 3.68 in | 13 | 6.1 | 53° | 7.1 ft |
| NovemberNov | 63° | 45° | 3.17 in | 13 | 6.8 | 55° | 6.2 ft |
| DecemberDec | 67° | 48° | 4.18 in | 12 | 7.2 | 57° | 5.3 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| Feb | 59° | 5.5 ft |
| Mar | 58° | 5.6 ft |
| Apr | 56° | 6.4 ft |
| May | 55° | 6.9 ft |
| Jun | 52° | 6.8 ft |
| Jul | 51° | 6.8 ft |
| Aug | 51° | 6.2 ft |
| Sep | 51° | 6.7 ft |
| Oct | 53° | 7.1 ft |
| Nov | 55° | 6.2 ft |
| Dec | 57° | 5.3 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 40.78 in of rain on about 141 days and about 1,800 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 47 °F now (feels like 37 °F). Today, 42 °F to 48 °F; tomorrow, 39 °F to 46 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 100%, with 0.41 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Friday 30: 100% and 0.63 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.63 in; last 3 days, 1.64 in; last 7 days, 2.13 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 75% now and the dew point is 40 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (14 mi). No fog expected today.
UV index
Fri 30: 6 · Sat 31: 2 · Sun 1: 5
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.69 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Questions about the weather in InvercargillQuestions
What's the weather like today in Invercargill?
Drizzle, from 42 °F to 48 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (20 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Invercargill?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 100% (0.63 in): snow.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 39 °F and a high of 71 °F; the warmest day, Wednesday 4.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 4 (moderate). Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.36 inHg and steady: +0.11 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Invercargill?
The best time to visit Invercargill is from January to February: highs of 68 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Invercargill in October?
In October, Invercargill normally sees highs of 60 °F and lows of 42 °F, with about 13 rainy days (3.68 in for the month) and 6 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 53 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Invercargill?
The warmest is January, with average highs of 68 °F, and the coldest July, with lows of 35 °F. The wettest is May (4.31 in) and the driest, August.
More about Invercargill today
Weather near Invercargill
- Awarua Plains 49 °F · light drizzle · 6.0 mi
- Riverton 45 °F · drizzle · 16 mi
- Oban 47 °F · light drizzle · 36 mi
- Papatowai 47 °F · drizzle · 55 mi
- Kaka Point 47 °F · drizzle · 68 mi
- Brighton 49 °F · drizzle · 99 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 11 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:53 pm (local time).
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