Climate and Weather of Canterbury, New Zealand

In New Zealand you have several regions, one of which is called Canterbury. The most popular city in this region is Christchurch, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Canterbury. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Canterbury during January, February, March and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 21°C to 23°C.

The warmest weather in Canterbury arrives in February, when temperatures climb to 23°C. In contrast, July sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 11°C.

When it comes to rainfall, Canterbury maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with June seeing 64 mm and March receiving 47 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, January usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Canterbury, New Zealand?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.