Region in Neuseeland

Best Time und Visit Canterbury

Beste Reisezeit Canterbury: Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☀️ 12°C now🕔 6:34 PM local📅 Best: Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember👥 660.000

Beste Reisezeit Canterbury

Go in Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember. 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.

Januar★★★★☆
Februar★★★★☆
März★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
Mai★★★★☆
Juni★★★☆☆
Juli★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
Oktober★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
Dezember★★★★☆

Klima in Canterbury month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMäAprMaiJunJulAugSepOktNovDezLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonatDurchschnittliches MaximumDurchschnittliches MinimumNiederschlagBewertung
Januar20°13°76 mm★★★★☆
Februar20°13°56 mm★★★★☆
März19°11°54 mm★★★★☆
April17°10°68 mm★★★★☆
Mai14°6°45 mm★★★★☆
Juni12°6°77 mm★★★☆☆
Juli11°5°45 mm★★★☆☆
August12°5°61 mm★★★☆☆
September15°6°47 mm★★★★☆
Oktober17°8°71 mm★★★★☆
November19°10°45 mm★★★★☆
Dezember21°12°60 mm★★★★☆

Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Canterbury compares mit nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Canterbury.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
West Coast167 km12°Cabout the same3041 mm
South Island178 km8°C5°C cooler1500 mm
Tasman249 km12°C1°C cooler1423 mm
Märlborough249 km13°C+1°C warmer850 mm
Nelson257 km14°C+1°C warmer1500 mm

Beste Reisezeit each mountain in Canterbury

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Beste Reisezeit each city in Canterbury

2 cities mapped in this atlas

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Juni, Juli and August – historically the least comfortable months here.

Zusammenfassung

Canterbury is a region in Neuseeland. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 660.000.

Aktuell sind es 12°C (53°F) in Canterbury mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 8°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 6°C und 13°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.7/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.

Die beste Reisezeit für Canterbury is Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember. Das Klima ist temperate. Juni, Juli and August sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Dezember ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 21°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 5°C.

Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.

Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.6°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 1 PM und 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 10/10. 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.

Wetter in Canterbury jetzt

☀️
12°C
Klarer Himmel · gefühlt 8°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit74%
Wind20 km/h E
Böen44 km/h
UV-Index1.2 · Niedrig
Bewölkung1%
Luftdruck1026 hPa
SichtweiteExcellent · 39 km
Luftqualität52 · Mäßig
Sonnenaufgang6:55 AM
Sonnenuntergang7:40 PM
Mond🌗 Last quarter · 42%

Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 6:34 PM, Okt 5 Ortszeit.

Weekend outlook

Sa.urday, Okt 10

☁️ 15° / 11°

Bedeckt · 2% rain · wind 21 km/h

So.day, Okt 11

☁️ 22° / 10°

Bedeckt · 2% rain · wind 13 km/h

Aktivitäten in Canterbury

Sehenswürdigkeiten, parks and landmarks in and around Canterbury.

Quick facts about Canterbury

TypRegion
LandNeuseeland
KontinentOzeanien
Koordinaten43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362)
Bevölkerung660.000
Ortszeit6:34 PM (UTC+13:00)
Beste MonateJanuar, Februar, März, November and Dezember
KlimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canterbury?

Canterbury is a region in Neuseeland. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Ozeanien.

What is the weather like in Canterbury jetzt?

It is currently 12°C (53°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 74% and wind is 20 km/h.

When is the best time und visit Canterbury?

Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember 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 Ortszeit is 6:34 PM.

How many people live in Canterbury?

Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.

What is the nearest airport und Canterbury?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.

What are the top things und 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Vorhersage and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftqualität and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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