Best Time og Visit Canterbury
Bedste rejsetid Canterbury: januar, februar, marts, november and december. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Canterbury
Go in januar, februar, marts, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Canterbury compares med 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 |
| marlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
Bedste rejsetid each mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid each city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Der bor omkring 660.000.
Lige nu er det 16°C (60°F) in Canterbury med delvist skyet. Det føles som 15°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 7°C og 20°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Canterbury is januar, februar, marts, november and december. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend og be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 3°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 1 PM og 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Vejret i Canterbury lige nu
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 11:11 AM, okt 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 13° / 7°
Heavy drizzle · 84% rain · wind 14 km/h
🌤️ 12° / 5°
Mest klart · 0% rain · wind 17 km/h
Ting at lave in Canterbury
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Canterbury.
Quick facts about Canterbury
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Befolkning | 660.000 |
| Lokal tid | 11:11 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, marts, november and december |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Canterbury lige nu?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) med delvist skyet. Luftfugtighed is 60% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Canterbury?
januar, februar, marts, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 11:11 AM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport og Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
