Climate Insights for Bluff

Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

Hottest
February
18°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
January
134mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bluff is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1261mm of precipitation falls per year. Bluff receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bluff 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 12° Feb Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Mar Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Apr Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jun Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jul Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 6° Aug Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Sep Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Oct Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 10° Dec Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Bluff sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 18°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bluff is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1261mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 134mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 67mm. That's 67mm less than January, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Bluff is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Bluff, which began on June 21, 2026. Bluff 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 February at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Bluff 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
12 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
6 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
94 mm
1 cm
Oct
8 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
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