Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
November verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
60mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
November20°C average high
November sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
November60mm average rain
November 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.
November6.5 hours average sun
November is brighter than Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
November14°C average sea
November is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
November39 weather score
November sits close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.