Canterbury Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάι | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares με 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 |
| Μάρlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
Κλίμα by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Canterbury
Go in Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 25°C is 8.3°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Βροχή 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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Κυρglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Canterbury is a region in Νέα Ζηλανδία. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 660.000.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 25°C (77°F) in Canterbury με Καθαρός ουρανός. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 24°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 12°C έως 25°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Canterbury is Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Δεκέμβριος is the warmest month με average highs near 21°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 25°C is 8.3°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 10 AM έως 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing 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
| Τύπος | Region |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Πληθυσμός | 660.000 |
| Τοπική ώρα | 6:05 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Temperate |
Καιρός map for Canterbury
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Explore Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in Νέα Ζηλανδία. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Canterbury τώρα?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) με Καθαρός ουρανός. Υγρασία is 26% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Canterbury?
Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος 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 6:05 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport έως Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
