Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Invercargill is High, with a 0.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Invercargill Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Invercargill temperature has changed by around -6.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
61
-83.3%
cloudyCloudy
129
-25%
rainyRainy
3521
-40%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
04
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Invercargill has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

48/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Invercargill experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-29.9 %

Change in average humidity

-4.1 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-10.7 %

Heatwave changed by

-1.5 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

0 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-3.4 km/h

These indicators show that Invercargill is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Invercargill Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon15°/9°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon17.6km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/7°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon12.2km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon16°/4°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon10.4km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon18°/6°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon11.5km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon23°/12°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon26.3km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon15°/10°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon30.6km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon13°/10°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon17°/12°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon36.7km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon20°/13°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon24.5km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon13°/8°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon11°/8°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon32km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon16°/5°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon19.1km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/7°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon14°/7°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon21.2km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/10°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon21.2km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon16°/10°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/10°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon23.8km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon26.3km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/9°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon24.5km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon17°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon20.5km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon18°/10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon19.1km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/9°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon20.9km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon17°/9°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon14°/9°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon25.9km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/8°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon25.2km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon14°/8°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon23km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 12, Mar.

23°C

Low will be onTue. 10, Mar.

4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

91%

Low will be onThu. 12, Mar.

64%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 15, Mar.

36.7km/h

Low will be onTue. 10, Mar.

10.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

10.8mm

Low will be onSat. 21, Mar.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 16, Mar.

5

Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

3

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