Timaru Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Timaru Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Feels Like 6°C
Chances of Rain22%
9°22%8 PM
9°18%9 PM
9°7%10 PM7°8%11 PM6°18%12 AM5°10%1 AM
6°21%2 AM7°18%3 AM8°16%4 AM8°14%5 AM9°14%6 AM9°14%7 AM9°14%8 AM9°15%9 AM9°14%10 AM
10°4%11 AM11°4%12 PM11°4%1 PM12°4%2 PM11°4%3 PM11°5%4 PM10°7%5 PM9°9%6 PM8°10%Light rain may develop in some areas.
Last Updated: 2026-08-18 19:00 (Local Time)
179°S
Direction
26.3km/h
Wind Speed
Gust Speed
11.3m/s
Precipitation
Precipitation
0.01mm
Pressure
1028mb
UV Index
0Low
Today
9
°C
66%Wednesday
9
°C70%Thursday
8
°C84%Friday
8
°C76%Saturday
10
°C63%Sunday
11
°C49%Monday
11
°C61%Tuesday
12
°C68%Wednesday
-3
°C91%Thursday
-3
°C89%Sunny
Clear Sky with temperature at 9 °C and humidity will be at 66% with 34.2 km/h winds.12°C / 5°C
Humi.66 %
Prec.0.06 mm
Sunrise
07:26 AM10hrs 25min
Sunset
05:51 PMTime
Condition
Temp
Humidity
UV
Wind Speed & Dir.
12 AM
Overcast
8 °C
58 %
0
13.3 kmph / WNW
Overcast
Feels 6 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
1 AM
Overcast
9 °C
59 %
0
10.4 kmph / WSW
OvercastFeels 7 °C
Cover 97 %
Visibility 10 km
2 AM
Clear
8 °C
62 %
0
10.1 kmph / WSW
ClearFeels 7 °C
Cover 2 %
Visibility 10 km
3 AM
Clear
7 °C
66 %
0
9 kmph / W
ClearFeels 5 °C
Cover 16 %
Visibility 10 km
4 AM
Clear
6 °C
65 %
0
7.9 kmph / W
ClearFeels 5 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
5 AM
Clear
6 °C
70 %
0
10.4 kmph / WSW
ClearFeels 4 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
6 AM
Clear
5 °C
71 %
0
10.8 kmph / W
ClearFeels 3 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
7 AM
Clear
5 °C
70 %
0
10.4 kmph / W
ClearFeels 3 °C
Cover 17 %
Visibility 10 km
8 AM
Sunny
6 °C
69 %
0.1
9.4 kmph / W
SunnyFeels 4 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
9 AM
Sunny
7 °C
67 %
0.5
9.4 kmph / SW
SunnyFeels 5 °C
Cover 1 %
Visibility 10 km
10 AM
Sunny
10 °C
62 %
1.2
20.5 kmph / SW
SunnyFeels 6 °C
Cover 2 %
Visibility 10 km
11 AM
Sunny
11 °C
57 %
2
28.1 kmph / SSW
SunnyFeels 7 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
12 PM
Sunny
12 °C
58 %
2.6
31.7 kmph / SSW
SunnyFeels 6 °C
Cover 10 %
Visibility 10 km
1 PM
Partly Cloudy
12 °C
56 %
2.7
30.6 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 27 %
Visibility 10 km
2 PM
Partly Cloudy
12 °C
58 %
2.2
32.4 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 54 %
Visibility 10 km
3 PM
Cloudy
11 °C
62 %
1.4
33.5 kmph / S
CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 75 %
Visibility 10 km
4 PM
Patchy rain nearby
11 °C
66 %
0.6
34.2 kmph / S
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 90 %
Visibility 10 km
5 PM
Overcast
10 °C
68 %
0.2
30.6 kmph / S
OvercastFeels 6 °C
Cover 91 %
Visibility 10 km
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
9 °C
73 %
0
27.7 kmph / S
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 81 %
Visibility 10 km
7 PM
Patchy rain nearby
9 °C
76 %
0
26.3 kmph / S
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 96 %
Visibility 10 km
8 PM
Cloudy
9 °C
74 %
0
22.3 kmph / S
CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 88 %
Visibility 10 km
9 PM
Clear
9 °C
70 %
0
16.9 kmph / SSW
ClearFeels 6 °C
Cover 16 %
Visibility 10 km
10 PM
Clear
7 °C
75 %
0
11.9 kmph / SW
ClearFeels 5 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
11 PM
Patchy rain nearby
6 °C
78 %
0
7.9 kmph / WSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 4 °C
Cover 70 %
Visibility 10 km
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No. of days:
Sunny
11
Cloudy
6
Rainy
3
Snowy
6
The monthly weather averages in Timaru consist of 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, 3 rainy days, and 6 snowy days.
Timaru's Locations Weather Conditions
New Zealand's Hottest Cities - August 2026
1.
Manukau City, Auckland
11 °C
Clear
67%
0
23 kmph / SSW
2.
Northcote, Auckland
10 °C
Clear
68%
0
16.2 kmph / SSW
3.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
10 °C
Clear
56%
0
10.1 kmph / SW
4.
Auckland, Auckland
10 °C
Clear
68%
0
16.2 kmph / SSW
5.
Invercargill, Southland
10 °C
Patchy rain nearby
72%
0
15.8 kmph / WSW
6.
Thames, Waikato
10 °C
Clear
60%
0
14 kmph / SSW
7.
Timaru, Canterbury
9 °C
Patchy rain nearby
73%
0
27.7 kmph / S
8.
Mosgiel, Otago
9 °C
Patchy rain nearby
76%
0
37.4 kmph / SW
9.
Pukekohe East, Auckland
9 °C
Clear
73%
0
9.7 kmph / SW
10.
Waitakere, Auckland
9 °C
Clear
74%
0
10.1 kmph / S
Last Updated: 18 Aug 2026, 07:17 AM
City Weather RankingsFAQs About Timaru Weather Conditions
1. What is the current temperature in Timaru today - 18 August 2026?
1. What is the current temperature in Timaru today - 18 August 2026?
The current temperature in Timaru is 9°C, with a feels-like temperature of 6°C. Today's forecast shows a high of 12°C and a low of 5°C, giving a 7 degree swing through the day as of 07:00 PM 18 August 2026.
2. What are the current weather parameters in Timaru today?
2. What are the current weather parameters in Timaru today?
Here is a complete overview of Timaru's current weather conditions as of 07:00 PM 18 August 2026: Condition : Patchy rain nearby Temperature : 9°C Chilly (Feels like 6°C) Humidity : 76% Wind Speed : 26.3 km/h from S (179 degrees), Gust 11.3 m/s UV Index : 0 (Low Air Pressure : 1028 mb Cloud Cover : 96% Visibility : 10 km Precipitation : 0.01 mm (17% chance of rain)
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Timaru from 07:00 PM 18 August 2026?
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Timaru from 07:00 PM 18 August 2026?
From 07:00 PM 18 August 2026, Timaru's 10-day forecast shows this trend: Today (Aug. 18) : Temp. 9°C, Hum. 66% and Sunny condition. Wednesday (Aug. 19) : Temp. 9°C, Hum. 70% and Sunny condition. Thursday (Aug. 20) : Temp. 8°C, Hum. 84% and Patchy rain nearby condition. Friday (Aug. 21) : Temp. 8°C, Hum. 76% and Overcast condition. Saturday (Aug. 22) : Temp. 10°C, Hum. 63% and Overcast condition. Sunday (Aug. 23) : Temp. 11°C, Hum. 49% and Sunny condition. Monday (Aug. 24) : Temp. 11°C, Hum. 61% and Overcast condition. Tuesday (Aug. 25) : Temp. 12°C, Hum. 68% and Overcast condition. Wednesday (Aug. 26) : Temp. -3°C, Hum. 91% and Snow Showers condition. Thursday (Aug. 27) : Temp. -3°C, Hum. 89% and Snow Showers condition.
4. Will it rain in Timaru today?
4. Will it rain in Timaru today?
As of 07:00 PM 18 August 2026, yes — Timaru is currently experiencing rainfall with 0.01 mm of precipitation. This is expected to temporarily improve AQI by washing pollutants out of the atmosphere.
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Timaru in August 2026?
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Timaru in August 2026?
August 2026 in Timaru is forecast to have 11 sunny days, 3 rainy days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 snowy days. Temperatures for the month range from lows around -6°C to highs of 15°C.
6. How does the weather in Timaru affect air quality?
6. How does the weather in Timaru affect air quality?
Weather directly impacts air quality in Timaru. Calm winds, high humidity, fog, and high pressure trap pollutants near the ground, worsening AQI. Strong winds, rainfall, and low pressure help disperse them. Rising temperatures and UV levels intensify ozone and smog formation, while poor visibility signals elevated particulate matter. Monitoring weather alongside AQI gives the clearest picture of outdoor safety.
