Canterbury weather in November
Are you planning a trip to Canterbury in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 224 hours of sunshine in Christchurch. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Canterbury for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canterbury climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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