Weather in November in Canterbury
Planning a getaway to Canterbury 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 is the weather like in Canterbury in November?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Canterbury 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 to pleasant in Lincoln at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Lincoln and 1°C in Mount Cook Village.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akaroa with an average of 52 mm to heavy rainfall in Arthur's Pass with 254 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Christchurch enjoys close to 224 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, 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 November for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
Christchurch
In November Christchurch 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 pleasant that month.
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Kaikoura
In November Kaikoura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hanmer Springs
In November Hanmer Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lake Tekapo
In November Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Akaroa
In November Akaroa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 November the best time to visit Canterbury?
In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Canterbury 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 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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