Canterbury Weather Forecast
Canterbury weather: 49°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Canterbury
No snow is in the current forecast window for Canterbury.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Canterbury
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 43° | 100% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 40° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 43° | 0% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 43° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 47° | 29% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 46° | 27% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 4% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 6% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 50° | 10% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 50° | 14% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 48° | 27% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 27% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 22% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 52° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 48° | 10% | 14 mph | 7 |
Climate in Canterbury month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 69° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 66° | 52° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 63° | 50° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 57° | 43° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 54° | 42° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 40° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 42° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 66° | 51° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 49°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 5 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+13:00). The local time is 1:45 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.
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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 October 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
