What’s the climate like in Canterbury?
The current climate of Canterbury features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Canterbury in recent years was 36°C in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in July 2017.
On average, Canterbury receives 642 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Canterbury?
The best time to visit Canterbury for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Canterbury. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Canterbury
The climate table of Canterbury shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 36 | 55 | 55 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 85 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 51 | 57 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in July
- Precipitation: 642 mm per year, averaging 54 mm per month
- Driest months: 36 mm in January, 40 mm in August and 43 mm in September
- Wettest months: 85 mm in July, 64 mm in April and 57 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Canterbury
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Canterbury, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Canterbury
This graph shows how much precipitation Canterbury, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Canterbury
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Canterbury, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Canterbury
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Canterbury, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Canterbury
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Canterbury, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Canterbury by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canterbury. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
