When is the best time to go to Thames
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Thames, 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 Thames
Thames weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Thames 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 132mm | 7.4hrs | 15.4hrs | 20°C |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Thames during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thames, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Thames and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Thames with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 136mm | 6.9hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
February in Thames is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thames, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Thames and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Thames with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 184mm | 5.6hrs | 13.3hrs | 20°C |
The weather in March in Thames is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thames, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Thames and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Thames with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 168mm | 5.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 19°C |
Thames's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thames.
April is in the fall / autumn in Thames and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Thames with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 177mm | 4.3hrs | 11.2hrs | 18°C |
May is a wet month in Thames 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 Thames.
May is in the fall / autumn in Thames and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Thames with around 177mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 223mm | 3.6hrs | 15.4hrs | 17°C |
Thames's weather in June is typically cool and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thames for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Thames and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Thames with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 223mm | 4.1hrs | 14.4hrs | 16°C |
July in Thames is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thames for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Thames and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Thames with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 224mm | 4.2hrs | 13.3hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in Thames is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thames for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Thames and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Thames with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 189mm | 4.6hrs | 12.1hrs | 15°C |
Thames's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thames for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Thames and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Thames with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 150mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs | 16°C |
October is a wet month in Thames and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Thames.
October is in the spring in Thames and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Thames with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 141mm | 6.5hrs | 15.4hrs | 17°C |
The weather in November in Thames is characteristically mild and wet.
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 Thames.
November is in the spring in Thames and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Thames with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 147mm | 6.9hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
December in Thames is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thames, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Thames and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Thames with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Thames weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21°C 69.8°F |
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