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The best time to visit Thames

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

Short answer

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

Thames is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1923 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

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

Thames weather by month

what to expect in Thames through the year

Here is Thames'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 Thames by season.

Jan
23°
17°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
20°
14°
Mild
Apr
19°
14°
Mild
May
16°
11°
Mild
Jun
15°
10°
Mild
Jul
14°
9°
Cool
Aug
14°
8°
Cool
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
17°
11°
Mild
Nov
19°
13°
Mild
Dec
22°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Thames?
The most comfortable time to visit Thames is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Thames?
January is the warmest month in Thames, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Thames?
August is the coldest month in Thames, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Thames?
The wettest month in Thames is usually January, out of roughly 1923 mm of precipitation across the year.

Thames month by month

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