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Timaru Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Timaru (Canterbury), New Zealand. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

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

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Timaru

Sat   Sep 14
10°C | 5°C
NE 7 km/h
0.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Sep 15
11°C | 2°C
S 18 km/h
17 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Sep 16
10°C | 5°C
NE 22 km/h
2.5 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Timaru in New Zealand

During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Timaru?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Timaru?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Timaru?
    December tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Timaru?
    May is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Timaru?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.

    • 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.

     

     

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