Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Timaru, New Zealand in April
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Timaru, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to Timaru's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April50mm average rain
April is close to Timaru's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
April4.8 hours average sun
April sits close to Timaru's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April14°C average sea
April is close to Timaru's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April31 weather score
April scores below Timaru's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.