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Weather in Timaru for December 2026

Your guide to Timaru weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Timaru typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 6 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru at the beginning of December is 9.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 9 °C by the end of December.

    • More

  • Is December a good time to visit Timaru? check out the best time to travel to Timaru page.

Average dry days
12
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
6
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
85 %
Avg humidity

Timaru Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
9°
2
Light sleet
7°
3
Moderate rain
9°
4
Moderate rain
10°
5
Light rain
10°
6
Patchy rain possible
10°
7
Light rain
9°
8
Heavy rain
10°
9
Light rain
7°
10
Light rain
8°
11
Patchy rain possible
7°
12
Light snow showers
7°
13
Light rain
9°
14
Heavy rain
9°
15
Light sleet showers
8°
16
Moderate rain
7°
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Moderate rain
7°
20
Light rain
7°
21
Light rain
10°
22
Moderate rain
10°
23
Light rain
10°
24
Heavy rain at times
10°
25
Heavy rain
9°
26
Light rain
9°
27
Patchy rain possible
9°
28
Patchy rain possible
10°
29
Light rain
10°
30
Moderate rain
7°
31
Moderate rain
9°

Temperatures trend during December in Timaru

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Timaru day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /1° 1.8 mm 0.7 cm
2 Dec. Light sleet
Light sleet
 7° /1° 23.6 mm 4.6 cm
3 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /1° 18.1 mm 0.1 cm
4 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /3° 11.8 mm 0 cm
5 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /3° 2.9 mm 0 cm
6 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 2.4 mm 0.5 cm
7 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 2.9 mm 0 cm
8 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 10° /1° 43.6 mm 1.7 cm
9 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /1° 9.4 mm 0.3 cm
10 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /0° 9.6 mm 0 cm
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
12 Dec. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 7° /1° 2.6 mm 0.6 cm
13 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /1° 4.5 mm 0.2 cm
14 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /2° 29.8 mm 1.9 cm
15 Dec. Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 8° /2° 34.8 mm 0 cm
16 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /0° 12.1 mm 5.7 cm
17 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /-2° 9 mm 0.1 cm
18 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.5 mm 0 cm
19 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /-1° 12 mm 0.7 cm
20 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /1° 3.3 mm 1 cm
21 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /2° 3.6 mm 0 cm
22 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /3° 13.4 mm 0 cm
23 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /5° 5 mm 0 cm
24 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 10° /5° 22.8 mm 2.2 cm
25 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /4° 27.8 mm 5.6 cm
26 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 9.1 mm 5.2 cm
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.8 mm 0 cm
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
29 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 7.5 mm 0 cm
30 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /3° 11.4 mm 0.2 cm
31 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /2° 11.1 mm 0.2 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Timaru in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Timaru forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Timaru in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Timaru during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Timaru during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 348.2 mm is expected in Timaru during December, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Timaru in December 2026?
Timaru experiences an average snowfall of 28.8 cm during December, occurring over 6 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Timaru during December?
The average wind speed in Timaru during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Timaru snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Timaru’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Timaru sees 6 snowy days during December, with approximately 28.8 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Timaru

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Timarus December weather 💧
Typically, Timaru has 13 rainy days in December with a total of 348.2 mm of rainfall.
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