Oamaru Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Oamaru’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in New Zealand.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Oamaru experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in February to a cold 10°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Oamaru by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 53 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days.
Annual Temperatures in New Zealand Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across New Zealand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Oamaru Temperatures Compared World Wide
Oamaru’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Oamaru’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Oamaru climate page.
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