Canterbury Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Canterbury: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Canterbury
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Canterbury compares med 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 |
Klima by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Canterbury
Go in januar, februar, mars, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 3°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn 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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen er rundt 660.000.
Akkurat nå er det 16°C (60°F) in Canterbury med delvis skyet. Det føles som 15°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 7°C til 20°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Canterbury is januar, februar, mars, november and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 3°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 9.8/10. 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 |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Befolkning | 660.000 |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars, november and desember |
| Klima | Temperate |
Vær map for Canterbury
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Explore Canterbury
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Klima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Canterbury akkurat nå?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 60% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Canterbury?
januar, februar, mars, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 1:02 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport til Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
