Best Time en Visit Canterbury
Beste reistijd Canterbury: januari, februari, maart, november and december. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Canterbury
Go in januari, februari, maart, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Canterbury compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd each mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Canterbury is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Er wonen ongeveer 660.000.
Op dit moment is het 21°C (71°F) in Canterbury met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 21°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 7°C en 22°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.8/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Canterbury is januari, februari, maart, november and december. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. december is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 4.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 10/10. 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.
Weer in Canterbury nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 1:31 PM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 16° / 12°
Lichte motregen · 2% rain · wind 22 km/h
🌦️ 19° / 12°
Lichte motregen · 2% rain · wind 15 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Canterbury
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Canterbury.
Quick facts about Canterbury
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Bevolking | 660.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 1:31 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, november and december |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Explore Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Canterbury nu?
It is currently 21°C (71°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 36% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Canterbury?
januari, februari, maart, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 1:31 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport en Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
