Canterbury Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Canterbury experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Canterbury is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Canterbury receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 750 mm annually. Year-round, Canterbury has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 73 mm, and the driest month, March, with 48 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Canterbury. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Canterbury in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
