Best year time to visit Timaru District

General weather information about Timaru District

Average annual temperature is 11.6 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.5 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -4.0 °C

Number of sunny days: 144 days

Number of rainy days: 221 days

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* Weather data for Timaru District New Zealand is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Timaru District air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)26.630.526.021.621.519.117.517.023.821.125.327.3
Average daytime temperature (°C)20.722.019.416.615.511.211.512.215.416.917.620.3
Average temperature (°C)16.816.914.512.211.16.86.35.710.211.312.515.5
Average night temperature (°C)13.112.410.38.58.03.42.30.56.06.18.411.9
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)7.66.75.23.22.8-2.6-2.9-4.0-0.9-1.12.85.9

Timaru District monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.010.09.09.011.012.014.015.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)15.113.912.410.89.68.99.210.311.813.314.715.5
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.09.08.08.09.011.012.014.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.310.78.47.35.65.56.68.28.410.210.410.1
Precipitation (mm)3642907161541182569436056
Sunny days1411713101615171014107
Rainy days171724172114161420172024
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Timaru District:

The best time to visit Timaru District during the most sunny months:

  • February — 10.7(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Timaru District:

  • December — 15.5(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Timaru District is at

  • March — 90(mm)
  • July — 118(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Timaru District?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Timaru District.
    What is the weather like in Timaru District?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Timaru District by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Timaru District have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Timaru District throughout the year.