Climate almanac

Timaru

Canterbury, New Zealand · -44.40°, 171.25°

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What is the climate like in Timaru?

The best time to visit Timaru is typically February, the year's most comfortable month (6.5/10). Timaru is warmest in February, when daily highs average 66°F (19°C), and coolest in July, when lows fall to about 39°F (4°C). The wettest month is typically December and the driest is August; the year sees roughly 33 in (849 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitFebruary — the year's comfort peak (6.5/10)
  • Warmest monthFebruary — average high 66°F (19°C)
  • Coolest monthJuly — average low 39°F (4°C)
  • Wettest monthDecember (3.7 in (93 mm))
  • Driest monthAugust (1.8 in (46 mm))
  • Annual precipitation33 in (849 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)