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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.

Short answer

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 October rain is behind you.

Timaru is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in July (lows around 1°C), with roughly 752 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 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

Here 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.

Jan
21°
13°
Mild
Feb
21°
12°
Mild
Mar
19°
Mild
Apr
17°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
17°
Mild
Dec
20°
11°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Timaru?
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 October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Timaru?
January is the warmest month in Timaru, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Timaru?
July is the coldest month in Timaru, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Timaru?
The wettest month in Timaru is usually October, out of roughly 752 mm of precipitation across the year.

Timaru month by month