Best Time to Visit Timaru: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Timaru: February, March, January, April.
- Best months for Timaru: February, March, January, April.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: December, November, January.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 13°C | 82 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| February | 18°C | 13°C | 73 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 17°C | 11°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 15°C | 9°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 12°C | 7°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 9°C | 4°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 9°C | 3°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 10°C | 4°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 12°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 15°C | 9°C | 74 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 17°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Timaru?
The best months are February, March, January, April.
When is the rainy season in Timaru?
The wettest months are December, November, January.