Climate Insights for Thames

Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato, New Zealand

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
September
122mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Thames is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1120mm of precipitation falls per year. Thames receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Thames is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Aug Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Sep Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Oct Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Nov Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Thames sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 74mm Feb Precipitation: 96mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm May Precipitation: 89mm Jun Precipitation: 85mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Sep Precipitation: 122mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm
Precipitation

Thames is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1120mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 122mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 74mm. That's 48mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Thames is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Thames, which began on March 20, 2026. Thames is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 11°
Sep 12°
Oct 14°
Nov 16°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Thames is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thames based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
20 °C
20 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
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