Timaru weather in July (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Timaru this July? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In July, Timaru tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in July.

Precipitation

Timaru in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month 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 July

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 133 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

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

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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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