The best time to visit Timaru
Month-by-month climate averages for Timaru, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Timaru is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Timaru is warmest in January (highs near 20°C) and coldest in July (lows around 0°C), with roughly 666 mm of precipitation across the year and December 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 Timaru forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Timaru weather by month
what to expect in Timaru through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Timaru'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 Timaru by season.