The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Canterbury Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Canterbury over the year. What is the best time to visit Canterbury?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Canterbury over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Canterbury in January
In January the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to excellent in Christchurch. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Mount Cook Village with 15°C (59°F) to high in West Melton with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in February
In February the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to excellent in Christchurch. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Mount Cook Village with 15°C (59°F) to high in Lincoln with 23°C (73°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Canterbury.
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in March
In March the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to excellent in Christchurch. The temperatures range from moderate in Mount Cook Village with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Lincoln with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in April
In April the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to very good in Christchurch. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Lincoln with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in May
In May the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Lake Tekapo to good in Christchurch. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 6°C (43°F) to moderate in Lincoln with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in June
In June the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Kaikoura to mixed in Christchurch. June is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 3°C (37°F) to moderate in Lincoln with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in July
In July the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Kaikoura to mixed in Christchurch. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Mount Cook Village with 2°C (36°F) to moderate in Lincoln with 12°C (54°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Canterbury.
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in August
In August the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Hanmer Springs to mixed in Christchurch. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 3°C (37°F) to moderate in Lincoln with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in September
In September the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Hanmer Springs to good in Christchurch. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Lincoln with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in October
In October the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Hanmer Springs to good in Christchurch. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 7°C (45°F) to moderate in West Melton with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in November
In November the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to very good in Christchurch. The temperatures range from low in Mount Cook Village with 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Lincoln with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canterbury in December
In December the weather in Canterbury ranges from less favorable in Arthur's Pass to excellent in Christchurch. December is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Mount Cook Village with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Lincoln with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canterbury in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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