Timaru Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Timaru Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Feels Like 7°C
Chances of Rain3%
11°3%12 PM12°3%1 PM12°4%2 PM
12°6%3 PM
12°8%4 PM
11°11%5 PM10°14%6 PM10°14%7 PM9°13%8 PM9°15%9 PM8°9%10 PM
7°9%11 PM6°22%12 AM5°10%1 AM
6°23%2 AM7°18%3 AM7°15%4 AM8°14%5 AM8°14%6 AM9°13%7 AM9°14%8 AM9°13%9 AM10°4%10 AM10°4%It is likely to be sunny; sun protection may help.
Last Updated: 2026-08-18 11:00 (Local Time)
213°SSW
Direction
28.1km/h
Wind Speed
Gust Speed
14.1m/s
Precipitation
Precipitation
0mm
Pressure
1025mb
UV Index
2Low
Today
9
°C
66%Wednesday
9
°C69%Thursday
8
°C81%Friday
8
°C71%Saturday
11
°C66%Sunday
10
°C53%Monday
9
°C55%Tuesday
7
°C58%Wednesday
-3
°C91%Thursday
-3
°C89%Sunny
Clear Sky with temperature at 9 °C and humidity will be at 66% with 33.8 km/h winds.12°C / 5°C
Humi.66 %
Prec.0.1 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
68 %
0.5
9.7 kmph / WSW
SunnyFeels 6 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
10 AM
Sunny
10 °C
61 %
1.2
14.4 kmph / SW
SunnyFeels 7 °C
Cover 1 %
Visibility 10 km
11 AM
Sunny
11 °C
57 %
2
28.1 kmph / SSW
SunnyFeels 7 °C
Cover 4 %
Visibility 10 km
12 PM
Sunny
12 °C
57 %
2.6
30.6 kmph / SSW
SunnyFeels 6 °C
Cover 2 %
Visibility 10 km
1 PM
Sunny
12 °C
56 %
2.7
33.8 kmph / SSW
SunnyFeels 6 °C
Cover 23 %
Visibility 10 km
2 PM
Partly Cloudy
12 °C
58 %
2.2
32.4 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 41 %
Visibility 10 km
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
12 °C
60 %
1.4
32.4 kmph / SSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 54 %
Visibility 10 km
4 PM
Cloudy
11 °C
62 %
0.6
32.4 kmph / SSW
CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 74 %
Visibility 10 km
5 PM
Patchy rain nearby
10 °C
66 %
0.2
26.6 kmph / SSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 81 %
Visibility 10 km
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
10 °C
68 %
0
24.8 kmph / S
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 73 %
Visibility 10 km
7 PM
Partly Cloudy
9 °C
72 %
0
24.8 kmph / S
Partly CloudyFeels 6 °C
Cover 62 %
Visibility 10 km
8 PM
Patchy rain nearby
9 °C
71 %
0
20.2 kmph / S
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 6 °C
Cover 69 %
Visibility 10 km
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
8 °C
72 %
0
18 kmph / SSW
Partly CloudyFeels 5 °C
Cover 27 %
Visibility 10 km
10 PM
Clear
7 °C
77 %
0
13 kmph / SSW
ClearFeels 5 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
11 PM
Patchy rain nearby
6 °C
79 %
0
7.9 kmph / WSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 4 °C
Cover 86 %
Visibility 10 km
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No. of days:
Sunny
7
Cloudy
6
Rainy
3
Snowy
6
The monthly weather averages in Timaru consist of 7 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.
Northcote, Auckland
11 °C
Sunny
59%
1.8
14.4 kmph / SSW
2.
Auckland, Auckland
11 °C
Sunny
59%
1.9
14.4 kmph / SSW
3.
Waitakere, Auckland
11 °C
Partly Cloudy
61%
1.6
11.9 kmph / SSW
4.
Whangarei, Northland Region
11 °C
Patchy rain nearby
86%
2
7.6 kmph / S
5.
Wellington, Wellington
11 °C
Patchy rain nearby
61%
1.6
38.2 kmph / SSW
6.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
10 °C
Partly Cloudy
49%
2.1
9.7 kmph / SW
7.
Christchurch, Canterbury
10 °C
Sunny
63%
1.3
32 kmph / SW
8.
Invercargill, Southland
10 °C
Patchy rain nearby
68%
0.4
23.8 kmph / SW
9.
Glencoe, Southland
10 °C
Patchy rain nearby
68%
0.4
23.8 kmph / SW
10.
Timaru, Canterbury
10 °C
Sunny
61%
1.2
22 kmph / SW
Last Updated: 17 Aug 2026, 11:06 PM
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 11°C, with a feels-like temperature of 7°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 11:00 AM 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 11:00 AM 18 August 2026: Condition : Sunny Temperature : 11°C Cool (Feels like 7°C) Humidity : 57% Wind Speed : 28.1 km/h from SSW (213 degrees), Gust 14.1 m/s UV Index : 2 (Low Air Pressure : 1025 mb Cloud Cover : 4% Visibility : 10 km Precipitation : 0 mm (17% chance of rain)
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Timaru from 11:00 AM 18 August 2026?
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Timaru from 11:00 AM 18 August 2026?
From 11:00 AM 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. 69% and Sunny condition. Thursday (Aug. 20) : Temp. 8°C, Hum. 81% and Patchy rain nearby condition. Friday (Aug. 21) : Temp. 8°C, Hum. 71% and Overcast condition. Saturday (Aug. 22) : Temp. 11°C, Hum. 66% and Overcast condition. Sunday (Aug. 23) : Temp. 10°C, Hum. 53% and Sunny condition. Monday (Aug. 24) : Temp. 9°C, Hum. 55% and Sunny condition. Tuesday (Aug. 25) : Temp. 7°C, Hum. 58% and Sunny 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 11:00 AM 18 August 2026, there is a 3% chance of rainfall in Timaru later today around 2026-08-18 11:00. Current precipitation is 0 mm. Residents are advised to carry an umbrella before heading out.
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 7 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 16°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.
