easeweather.com
Timaru
AucklandBlenheimChristchurchCoromandelDunedinFranz JosefGisborneGreymouthHaastHamiltonHavelock NorthInvercargillLake TekapoMilford SoundMount Cook VillageNapierNelsonNew PlymouthPaihiaPictonQueenstownRotoruaTaupoTaurangaTe Anau
Timaru
WanakaWellingtonWhanganuiWhangarei More Locations
New Zealand weather

Weather in Timaru for January 2027

Your guide to Timaru weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Timaru usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru at the beginning of January is 10.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 9.4 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Timaru in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 255.5 mm of precipitation.

    • More

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

Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Timaru Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Timaru

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Timaru day by day

Click on a date for more information
December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /2° 4.5 mm 0.3 cm
2 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 11° /4° 2 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 2.2 mm 0.4 cm
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 1 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /3° 12.9 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /5° 4.4 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.1 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /4° 4.2 mm 0.1 cm
9 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /5° 3.9 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /7° 9.2 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /5° 37.6 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 3.8 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /4° 7.7 mm 0.1 cm
15 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /3° 12.5 mm 1.2 cm
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 1.8 mm 0.8 cm
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 2.3 mm 0.2 cm
18 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /6° 10.2 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 12° /6° 40 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /5° 9.5 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /4° 5.5 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /5° 15.2 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 9° /1° 12.8 mm 1.6 cm
24 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 7° /1° 1.6 mm 1.1 cm
25 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /1° 3.4 mm 0.3 cm
26 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /4° 9.9 mm 0.1 cm
27 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 9° /2° 20.8 mm 0.3 cm
28 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /3° 4.6 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /4° 3.4 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /4° 5.5 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 2.1 mm 0 cm
Next
Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Timaru in January 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.
Change Month
‹
›

Timaru in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Timaru during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Timaru during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 255.5 mm is expected in Timaru during January, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Timaru in January 2027?
Timaru experiences an average snowfall of 5.2 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Timaru during January?
The average wind speed in Timaru during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Timaru snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Timaru’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Timaru sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 5.2 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Timaru

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Timarus January weather 💧
Typically, Timaru has 13 rainy days in January with a total of 255.5 mm of rainfall.
Quick links
More Timaru weather pages
You are here
Location coordinates Where is Timaru?

Get accurate weather forecasts for Timaru, located at latitude -44.397 and longitude 171.254. Stay updated with localized weather information tailored for Timaru.

Found a mistake?
We appreciate your attention to details. Tell us here.