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Exploring Scarborough

The city of Scarborough has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Scarborough include:

• Jacks Point Surfspot
• Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
• South Canterbury Museum
• Caroline Bay Beach
• Timaru Lighthouse
• Ashbury Park
• Botanical Gardens

When making plans for your trip to Scarborough, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight to Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Scarborough?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Scarborough, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Scarborough are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and September, whereas February and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is 2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 846 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 7°C during the day and -5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 981 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 2°C and the night-time average is -7°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1013 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 10°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 990 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Scarborough is 3830 mm.