Timaru weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Timaru in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Timaru generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Timaru in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Timaru. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Timaru climate page with graphs.

 

Timaru, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Timaru in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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