Canterbury Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| février | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| août | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembre | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| décembre | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares avec 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 |
| marlborough | 249 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nelson | 257 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
Climat by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Climat by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Meilleur moment pour visiter Canterbury
Go in janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juin, juillet and août – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 25°C is 8.3°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- dim.glasses, 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 juin, juillet and août – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Canterbury is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Sa population est d’environ 660.000.
Actuellement, il fait 25°C (77°F) in Canterbury avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 24°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 12°C à 25°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.7/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Canterbury is janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. Le climat est temperate. juin, juillet and août sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. décembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 21°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 5°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
En termes simples. Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 25°C is 8.3°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 10 AM à 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
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Population | 660.000 |
| Heure locale | 10:29 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre |
| Climat | Temperate |
Météo map for Canterbury
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Animated layers by Venty. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Océanie.
What is the weather like in Canterbury maintenant?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 26% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Canterbury?
janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. juin, juillet and août are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 10:29 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport à Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
