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Canterbury Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canterbury, New Zealand in November.

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Christchurch Kaikoura Hanmer Springs Lake Tekapo

Planning a getaway to Canterbury, New Zealand this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Canterbury in November

Canterbury, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. Canterbury, New Zealand has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Mount Cook Village at 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Lincoln at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Lincoln and 1°C (34°F) in Mount Cook Village.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akaroa with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Arthur's Pass with 254 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Christchurch sees close to 224 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Canterbury by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canterbury — and find the best time to visit. (based on Christchurch)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March21°C (70°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canterbury in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canterbury.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canterbury

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Canterbury, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Canterbury (November)

Precipitation variation in Canterbury (November)

Christchurch

In November Christchurch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
224 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Christchurch →

Kaikoura

In November Kaikoura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kaikoura →

Hanmer Springs

In November Hanmer Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hanmer Springs →

Lake Tekapo

In November Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Akaroa

In November Akaroa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
224 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canterbury in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Christchurch 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Kaikoura 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Hanmer Springs 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Lake Tekapo 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Akaroa 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Timaru 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Canterbury weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canterbury, New Zealand in November?

Expect pleasant weather across Canterbury, New Zealand in November. The popular destination of Christchurch averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Canterbury, New Zealand in November?

Daytime temperatures in Christchurch peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in November, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Canterbury, New Zealand get a lot of rain in November?

Not particularly. Christchurch averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Canterbury, New Zealand.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Canterbury, New Zealand?

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Canterbury, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Christchurch. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Canterbury, New Zealand is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Christchurch. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Canterbury.

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