Weather in June in Canterbury
Thinking about venturing to Canterbury this June and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canterbury in June?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. The weather in Canterbury in June can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. June is a winter month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Mount Cook Village at 3°C to mild in Lincoln at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Lincoln and -5°C in Mount Cook Village.For a closer look at conditions across Canterbury, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Timaru with an average of 58 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 235 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Christchurch.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 117 hours of sunlight anticipated in Christchurch. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canterbury climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Canterbury's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in June for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
Christchurch
In June Christchurch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kaikoura
In June Kaikoura generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hanmer Springs
In June Hanmer Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lake Tekapo
In June Lake Tekapo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akaroa
In June Akaroa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 June the best time to visit Canterbury?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Christchurch, June may not be the ideal time to visit Canterbury.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Christchurch. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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