Timaru weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Aug
About Timaru weather
Is it raining in Timaru right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Timaru this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–26° and lows of 5–13°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Timaru lately?
In the past 7 days, Timaru had 4 rainy days and 26.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Timaru?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Timaru weather by month
When is the best time to visit Timaru?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Timaru is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Timaru?
December is the wettest month, with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Timaru?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
Does Timaru have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 61 mm (2.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Timaru?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in July at about 9°C (48°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months