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Timaru weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Timaru, New Zealand in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Timaru averages 16°C by day and 6°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

October in Timaru averages a daytime high of 16°C and an overnight low of 6°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Timaru sees roughly 752 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Timaru forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Timaru in October?
Timaru averages a daytime high of 16°C in October, with overnight lows around 6°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Timaru in October?
October is the wettest month of the year in Timaru, out of roughly 752 mm of precipitation across the year.

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