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Oamaru Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Oamaru experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Oamaru changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in February to a chilly 10°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Oamaru receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 814 mm annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 92 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, September, still receives a respectable 53 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Oamaru

Wed   Jan 29
21°C | 14°C
N 8 m/s
3.9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 30
20°C | 12°C
NE 7 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Jan 31
20°C | 12°C
SE 4 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Oamaru in New Zealand

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Oamaru?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Oamaru?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Oamaru?
    December tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Oamaru?
    September is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.