Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score34Poor annual avg
Best months: January, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 17°C, sunshine averages 5.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 746mm. Sea temperatures average 13°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
746mm
Annual total
Sun
5.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
34
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August12°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Canterbury (New Zealand)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August76mm average rain
August is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August4.6 hours average sun
August is below Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August9°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August24 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.