Canterbury Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 17° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 12° | 4° | 34 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 15° | 6° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 19° | 10° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Dezember | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares mit 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 | 2967 mm |
| South Island | 178 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1512 mm |
| Tasman | 249 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1403 mm |
| Märlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 833 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
Klima by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
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.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 13°C is in line mit the 12°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 8°C (47°F) in Canterbury mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 6°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 6°C und 13°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.6/10 – 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 August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 4°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 about average for August. The forecast high of 13°C is in line mit the 12°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 12 PM und 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 9.7/10. 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.
Quick facts about Canterbury
| Typ | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Bevölkerung | 660.000 |
| Ortszeit | 9:48 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Beste Mo.ate | Januar, Februar, März, November and Dezember |
| Klima | Temperate |
Wetter map for Canterbury
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Explore Canterbury
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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 8°C (47°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 79% and wind is 8 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+12:00). The Ortszeit is 9:48 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 August 22, 2026 at 9:48 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
