Climate Insights for Waikiwi

Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

Hottest
January
20°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
October
135mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Waikiwi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1264mm of precipitation falls per year. Waikiwi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Waikiwi is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Mar Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jun Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jul Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Aug Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Nov Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Dec Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Waikiwi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Waikiwi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 135mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 80mm. That's 55mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Waikiwi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Waikiwi, which began on March 20, 2026. Waikiwi is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 342mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Waikiwi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
19 °C
23 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
10 °C
21 km/h
98 mm
1 cm
Aug
4 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
115 mm
1 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
26 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
17 °C
26 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
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