Canterbury المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Canterbury.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 3041 mm |
| South Island | 178 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 249 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
| مارlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
المناخ by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
المناخ by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة Canterbury
Go in يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 23°C is 6.2°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
A 50% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
هبات الرياح و 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 61 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Canterbury is a region in نيوزيلندا. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 660.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 23°C (73°F) in Canterbury مع غائم. المحسوسة 20°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 17°C و 23°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Canterbury is يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. المناخ temperate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس tend و be the least comfortable months. ديسمبر is the warmest month مع average highs near 21°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Nearby highlights include Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
باختصار. Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 23°C is 6.2°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 4 PM و 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 8.9/10. هبات الرياح و 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Canterbury
| النوع | Region |
|---|---|
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| السكان | 660.000 |
| التوقيت المحلي | 4:18 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in نيوزيلندا. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Canterbury الآن?
It is currently 23°C (73°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 45% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Canterbury?
يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:18 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport و Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things و do in Canterbury?
Popular options include Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
What places are in Canterbury?
Canterbury covers 3 places in this atlas, including Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch and Kaikoura.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
