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Exploring Scarborough

The welcoming city of Scarborough is known for its bars and spas. Popular attractions in and around Scarborough include:

• Jacks Point Surfspot
• South Canterbury Museum
• Caroline Bay Beach
• Ashbury Park
• Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
• Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
• Botanical Gardens

When making plans for your holiday in Scarborough, you can also use ebookers to find 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 meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Scarborough?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Scarborough, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. 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 a rundown 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 836 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.
• Average annual rainfall in Scarborough is 3820 mm.