Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Timaru, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October17°C average high
October 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.
October48mm average rain
October 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.
October5.7 hours average sun
October is brighter than Timaru's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October12°C average sea
October is below Timaru's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
October32 weather score
October 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.