Canterbury weather in February
Planning a journey to Canterbury this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canterbury in February?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. February in Canterbury generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February falls during the summer season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Mount Cook Village at 15°C to warm in Lincoln at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Lincoln and 6°C in Mount Cook Village. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Canterbury.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 208 mm. Meanwhile, Christchurch enjoys close to 196 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canterbury climate page.
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Average weather in Christchurch
In February Christchurch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kaikoura
In February Kaikoura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hanmer Springs
In February Hanmer Springs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lake Tekapo
In February Lake Tekapo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Akaroa
In February Akaroa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is February the best time to visit Canterbury?
We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Canterbury. Typically, the climate in Christchurch is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Canterbury is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Christchurch. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
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