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Timaru, New Zealand Snapshot 2026
Where is Timaru?
Timaru, New Zealand
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- New Zealand
- City
- Timaru
- Population
- 29.4K
- Coordinates
- -44.40°, 171.25°
Timaru is a city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 29.4K. Average temperatures range from 2°C (36°F) in July to 20°C (69°F) in January. The best time to visit is January, February, April.
Time in Timaru right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:04 04
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Daylight saving
Standard time
NZST / NZDT
Next DST change
September 27
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Live weather in Timaru
Daylight in Timaru today
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Day length
8h 51m
Climate normals for Timaru
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April best
Good May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor 
August
Fair September
Fair October
Fair November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 20°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 10days (71 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 20°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 9days (70 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 79% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| April best | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 6°C | 10days (69 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 82% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 3°C | 8days (52 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 84% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 10°C / 3°C | 8°C / 0°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| July | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -1°C | 9days (83 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| August | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -1°C | 9days (45 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 83% Humid | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 13°C / 4°C | 11°C / 1°C | 9days (49 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 77% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 6°C | 14°C / 4°C | 13days (78 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 12days (87 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| December | 19°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 15days (89 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 20°C / 12°C . Feb: 20°C / 12°C . Mar: 19°C / 11°C . Apr: 16°C / 8°C . May: 13°C / 5°C . Jun: 10°C / 3°C . Jul: 10°C / 2°C . Aug: 11°C / 2°C . Sep: 13°C / 4°C . Oct: 15°C / 6°C . Nov: 18°C / 9°C . Dec: 19°C / 11°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 71 mm. Feb: 70 mm. Mar: 69 mm. Apr: 69 mm. May: 52 mm. Jun: 46 mm. Jul: 83 mm. Aug: 45 mm. Sep: 49 mm. Oct: 78 mm. Nov: 87 mm. Dec: 89 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 82%. May: 84%. Jun: 88%. Jul: 87%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 76%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 18°C . Feb: 19°C . Mar: 17°C . Apr: 15°C . May: 13°C . Jun: 10°C . Jul: 9°C . Aug: 9°C . Sep: 10°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 15°C . Dec: 17°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 2. Jun: UV 2. Jul: UV 2. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timaru has a population of approximately 29.4K.
The best months to visit Timaru are January, February, April, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Timaru receives approximately 808mm of rainfall annually across 124 rainy days.
Timaru is located in New Zealand, in the Oceania region.