Timaru weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the August weather in Timaru compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of August in Timaru typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 12°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Timaru in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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