Canterbury Weather Forecast
Canterbury weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Canterbury
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 48 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,8 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Canterbury
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Canterbury
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 47° | 100% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 42° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 58° / 44° | 82% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 42° | 65% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 40° | 8% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 44° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 10% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 31% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 53° | 35% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 18% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 59° | 14% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 52° | 18% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 53° | 22% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 54° | 16% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 54° | 25% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 32% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 6 |
What this means for Canterbury
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 62°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 46 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 47°F.
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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 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 44% 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 6:15 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 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
