When is the best time to go to Timaru
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Timaru, 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 Timaru
Timaru weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Timaru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 51mm | 6.6hrs | 16.2hrs | 14°C |
January in Timaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Timaru, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Timaru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Timaru with around 51mm 2 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 46mm | 6.4hrs | 14.9hrs | 15°C |
February in Timaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Timaru, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Timaru and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Timaru with around 46mm 1.8 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 56mm | 5.1hrs | 13.5hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Timaru is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
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 Timaru.
March is in the fall / autumn in Timaru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Timaru with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 50mm | 5.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 12°C |
Timaru's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Timaru, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Timaru and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Timaru with around 50mm 2 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 48mm | 4.6hrs | 10.7hrs | 11°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Timaru and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Timaru.
May is in the fall / autumn in Timaru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Timaru with around 48mm 1.9 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 36mm | 4.5hrs | 16.2hrs | 10°C |
The climate in Timaru during June can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
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 Timaru.
June is in the winter in Timaru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Timaru with around 36mm 1.4 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 46mm | 4.3hrs | 14.9hrs | 9°C |
July in Timaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Timaru for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Timaru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Timaru with around 46mm 1.8 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 44mm | 4.9hrs | 13.5hrs | 9°C |
The weather in August in Timaru is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Timaru.
August is in the winter in Timaru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Timaru with around 44mm 1.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 29mm | 5.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 9°C |
Timaru's weather in September is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Timaru, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Timaru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Timaru 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 48mm | 6.1hrs | 10.7hrs | 10°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Timaru and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Timaru.
October is in the spring in Timaru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Timaru with around 48mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 48mm | 6.5hrs | 16.2hrs | 11°C |
The climate in Timaru during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Timaru, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Timaru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Timaru with around 48mm 1.9 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 49mm | 6.4hrs | 14.9hrs | 13°C |
December in Timaru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Timaru.
December is in the summer in Timaru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Timaru with around 49mm 1.9 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Timaru weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 4.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
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