Temperature in Canterbury in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Canterbury, New Zealand this January.

Canterbury, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Mount Cook Village to 23°C (73°F) in West Melton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in West Melton and 5°C (41°F) in Mount Cook Village. January falls during the summer season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Canterbury, New Zealand in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Canterbury on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Canterbury in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Canterbury temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Canterbury, New Zealand in January?

Average daytime highs in Canterbury, New Zealand during January reach about 22°C (72°F) in Christchurch.

How cold does it get at night in Canterbury, New Zealand in January?

Christchurch sees nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Canterbury, New Zealand?

West Melton tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 12°C (54°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Canterbury, New Zealand?

The coldest city in January in Canterbury, New Zealand is Mount Cook Village when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 15°C (59°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 5°C (41°F).

How much sun does Canterbury, New Zealand get in January?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Christchurch. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Christchurch this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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