Canterbury Clima and Average Tempo
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.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| fevereiro | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| março | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julho | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| setembro | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dezembro | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: 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 com 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 |
Clima by mountain in Canterbury
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Clima by city in Canterbury
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Melhor época para visitar Canterbury
Go in janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junho, julho and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Canterbury
Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Rajadas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in dezembro a fevereiro.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints enquanto gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junho, julho and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Canterbury is a region in nova Zelândia. Canterbury is a region of New Zealand. Tem uma população de cerca de 660.000.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 27°C (80°F) in Canterbury com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 24°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 11°C a 27°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.1/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Canterbury is janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro. O clima é temperate. junho, julho and agosto costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. dezembro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 21°C, enquanto julho é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 5°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Em termos simples. Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 11 AM a 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Canterbury today at 10/10. Rajadas a 50 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 | nova Zelândia |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| População | 660.000 |
| Hora local | 3:30 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Melhores meses | janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro |
| Clima | Temperate |
Tempo map for Canterbury
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Explore Canterbury
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Clima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a region in nova Zelândia. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Canterbury agora?
It is currently 27°C (80°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 27% and wind is 21 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Canterbury?
janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. junho, julho and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 3:30 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
