Canterbury, New Zealand
Timaru cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Timaru in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 69°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 51°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 26%fewest rain days (July)
- 44%most rain days (December)
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Weather in Timaru by month
Average highs run from 51°F (11°C) in July to 69°F (20°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68 / 54°F20 / 12°C | 32% | 14 mph22 km/h | 64°F18°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 69 / 54°F20 / 12°C | 38% | 14 mph22 km/h | 66°F19°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 66 / 50°F19 / 10°C | 33% | 13 mph22 km/h | 63°F17°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 62 / 47°F17 / 8°C | 32% | 11 mph18 km/h | 59°F15°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 58 / 42°F14 / 5°C | 27% | 10 mph17 km/h | 55°F13°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| June | 52 / 38°F11 / 3°C | 39% | 10 mph16 km/h | 51°F10°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| July | 51 / 35°F11 / 2°C | 26% | 10 mph16 km/h | 49°F9°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| August | 54 / 35°F12 / 2°C | 28% | 10 mph17 km/h | 48°F9°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 59 / 40°F15 / 5°C | 33% | 15 mph24 km/h | 51°F10°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 61 / 43°F16 / 6°C | 34% | 15 mph24 km/h | 54°F12°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 64 / 49°F18 / 9°C | 38% | 14 mph23 km/h | 58°F15°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 67 / 52°F19 / 11°C | 44% | 14 mph23 km/h | 62°F17°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Timaru
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 302026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Timaru
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.