Timaru weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Timaru during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Timaru during January to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a summer month. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Timaru in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 194 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Timaru.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Timaru, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 194 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.