Canterbury Weather Forecast
Canterbury weather: 65°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Canterbury
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 45° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 51° / 44° | 100% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 49° | 67% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 2% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 43° | 33% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 41° | 6% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 44° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 46° | 28% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 42° | 29% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 42° | 25% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 44° | 29% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 38° | 22% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 22% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 14% | 14 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 60°F against a August normal of 53°F - 39°F above.
The next 7 days carry about 2.5 times a normal week's rain for August (0,8 in against 0,3 in).
What this means for Canterbury
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 13°F above the 53°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
See the Canterbury forecast by time range
Canterbury weather - more answers
Explore Canterbury
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Canterbury right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 52% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Canterbury?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Canterbury, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 3:25 PM.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport to Canterbury?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 218 mi away.
What are the top things to 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.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
