When is the best time to go to Oamaru?

When is the best time to go to Oamaru? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Oamaru are January, February and March
  • The coldest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, February, April, May, October, November and December


Annual weather in Oamaru

For full information about the climate and weather in Oamaru a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/61°F
3.4in
February 56°F/61°F
3.4in
March 54°F/61°F
2.2in
April 52°F/58°F
2.8in
May 49°F/54°F
3in
June 47°F/50°F
2.6in
July 45°F/50°F
2.2in
August 45°F/50°F
2.1in
September 47°F/52°F
1.7in
October 49°F/54°F
3in
November 50°F/58°F
2.9in
December 54°F/59°F
3.4in


Weather and climate in Oamaru

Oamaru enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Oamaru is 56°F (ranging from 50°F in july to 61°F in january). Annual rainfall is 32.4in, with a minimum of 1.7in in september and a maximum of 3.4in in february.
  • Between january and march the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains about 12% of the time in march.
  • Between april and may the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 65°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 1.7in each month.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains in december about 3.4in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Oamaru

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Oamaru: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Oamaru

Find out when Oamaru has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Oamaru

  • Very low season in Oamaru
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July, August and September.
  • Low season in Oamaru
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October.
  • High season in Oamaru
    The number of visitors to Oamaru is high in: March and November.
  • Peak season in Oamaru
    The largest number of tourists visiting Oamaru is during: January, February and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Oamaru month by month



Best time for low prices in Oamaru

Average prices of hotels in Oamaru month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Oamaru. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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