Canterbury Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| helmikuu | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maaliskuu | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| huhtikuu | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| tou | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| kesäkuu | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| elokuu | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| syyskuu | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| lokakuu | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marraskuu | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| joulukuu | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares ja 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 |
| maalborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
Ilmasto by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Ilmasto by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Paras aika vierailla Canterbury
Go in tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, marraskuu and joulukuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is slightly warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 19°C is 2°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Sade is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Puuskat ja 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in joulukuu ja helmikuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Canterbury is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Väkiluku on noin 660.000.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 7°C (44°F) in Canterbury ja selkeä. Tuntuu kuin 5°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 6°C ja 19°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - erinomainen — lähde nyt.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Canterbury is tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, marraskuu and joulukuu. Ilmasto on temperate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. joulukuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 21°C, while heinäkuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is slightly warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 19°C is 2°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 2 PM ja 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 10/10. Puuskat ja 52 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
| Tyyppi | Region |
|---|---|
| Maa | Uusi-Seelanti |
| Maanosa | Oseania |
| Koordinaatit | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Väkiluku | 660.000 |
| Paikallinen aika | 6:08 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, marraskuu and joulukuu |
| Ilmasto | Temperate |
Sää map for Canterbury
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Explore Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Canterbury nyt?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) ja selkeä. Kosteus is 91% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Canterbury?
tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, marraskuu and joulukuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu 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 6:08 AM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport ja Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 28, 2026 at 6:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
