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The best time to visit Oamaru

Month-by-month climate averages for Oamaru, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Oamaru is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Oamaru is warmest in February (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 2°C), with roughly 801 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Oamaru forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Oamaru weather by month

what to expect in Oamaru through the year

Here is Oamaru's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Oamaru by season.

Jan
21°
12°
Mild
Feb
22°
12°
Warm
Mar
18°
Mild
Apr
17°
Mild
May
13°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
17°
Mild
Dec
19°
11°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Oamaru?
The most comfortable time to visit Oamaru is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Oamaru?
February is the warmest month in Oamaru, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Oamaru?
August is the coldest month in Oamaru, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Oamaru?
The wettest month in Oamaru is usually October, out of roughly 801 mm of precipitation across the year.

Oamaru month by month