Timaru weather in February (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Timaru during February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During February, Timaru is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is known for being in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Timaru in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 171 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Timaru. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Timaru, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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?

For visitors traveling to Timaru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Timaru.

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