When is the best time to go to Oamaru
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oamaru, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Oamaru
Oamaru weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oamaru are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 48mm | 6.3hrs | 16.3hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Oamaru during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oamaru, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Oamaru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 42mm | 6.3hrs | 15hrs |
February in Oamaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oamaru, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Oamaru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 56mm | 5.1hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Oamaru is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
March is in the fall / autumn in Oamaru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 44mm | 5.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
Oamaru's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
April is in the fall / autumn in Oamaru and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 46mm | 4.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Oamaru and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oamaru for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Oamaru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 38mm | 4.3hrs | 16.3hrs |
Oamaru's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oamaru for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Oamaru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 49mm | 4.1hrs | 15hrs |
July in Oamaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oamaru for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Oamaru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 44mm | 4.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Oamaru is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oamaru for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Oamaru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 29mm | 5.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
Oamaru's weather in September is typically cool and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
September is in the spring in Oamaru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 45mm | 5.8hrs | 10.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Oamaru and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
October is in the spring in Oamaru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 41mm | 6.2hrs | 16.3hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Oamaru and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
November is in the spring in Oamaru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 53mm | 6.2hrs | 15hrs |
December in Oamaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oamaru.
December is in the summer in Oamaru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Oamaru weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 13.9°C 57°F |
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