Canterbury Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 17° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 4° | 34 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septiembre | 15° | 6° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 19° | 10° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares con 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 |
| marlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 833 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
Clima by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Clima by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Canterbury
Go in enero, febrero, marzo, noviembre and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, julio and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 19°C is 7.7°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Ráfagas a 56 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 56 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Canterbury is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 660.000.
Ahora mismo hay 19°C (66°F) in Canterbury con parcialmente nublado. La sensación térmica es de 14°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 12°C a 19°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.1/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Canterbury is enero, febrero, marzo, noviembre and diciembre. El clima es temperate. junio, julio and agosto suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. diciembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 21°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 4°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 19°C is 7.7°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 2 PM a 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 9.1/10. Ráfagas a 56 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
| Tipo | Region |
|---|---|
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continentee | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Población | 660.000 |
| Hora local | 4:47 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero, marzo, noviembre and diciembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
Tiempo map for Canterbury
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Animated layers by Vientoy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Canterbury
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Clima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Canterbury ahora mismo?
It is currently 19°C (66°F) con parcialmente nublado. Humedad is 43% and wind is 26 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Canterbury?
enero, febrero, marzo, noviembre and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. junio, julio and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The hora local is 4:47 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport a Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
