Timaru
Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand
Current Weather
14°58°
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Min: 12°54°
Max: 17°63°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 17°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy
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06:29
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20:08
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Timaru today, October 23, 2026
Plan for bright conditions in Timaru on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 10:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 21% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.Plan for bright conditions in Timaru on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 10:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 21% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.
The temperature range runs from about 12°C up to 17°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 75% and 90% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 17 km/h by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The temperature range runs from about 54°F up to 63°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 75% and 90% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 11 mph by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 9% around 12:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 06:29 to 20:08, lasting 13 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 9% around 12:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Expect visibility around 10 mi. Daylight runs from 06:29 to 20:08, lasting 13 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Timaru is a bright October 23, 2026, ideal for outdoor errands before temperatures ease from about 17°C.The practical takeaway for Timaru is a bright October 23, 2026, ideal for outdoor errands before temperatures ease from about 63°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Timaru
How warm does it get in Timaru?
The warmest month in Timaru is February, with average high temperatures of 19°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.The warmest month in Timaru is February, with average high temperatures of 66°F. The average temperature during this period is around 60°F.
How cold does it get in Timaru?
The coldest month in Timaru is July, with average low temperatures of 4°C. The average temperature during this period is around 6°C.The coldest month in Timaru is July, with average low temperatures of 39°F. The average temperature during this period is around 44°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Timaru?
The wettest month in Timaru is December, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Timaru is December, with an average of 3.6 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Timaru?
The driest month in Timaru is August, with an average of 45 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Timaru is August, with an average of 1.8 in of precipitation.