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Temperature in Canterbury in January

Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Mount Cook Village with 15°C to high temperatures in West Melton with 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in West Melton and 5°C in Mount Cook Village. January is a summer month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Canterbury 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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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in Canterbury?
    • West Melton tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 12°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Canterbury?
    • According to our data, Mount Cook Village holds the title for the coldest city in Canterbury in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 15°C and drops to lows of about 5°C during the night.

  • How much sun does Canterbury get in January?
    • The city Christchurch usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 16°C in Christchurch this month, so not the best month to swim.

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