About Timaru, Canterbury's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 29,300, Timaru sits in Canterbury, New Zealand. The city operates in the New Zealand time zone.

In 2025, Timaru recorded an average annual temperature of 53°F. The hottest temperatures reached 87°F in March; the coolest were 29°F in June. Total precipitation for the year was 36 inches, with the wettest month being April. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 1 inches.