Canterbury New Zealand Weather

Canterbury New Zealand Weather  & Climate

Canterbury experiences cool winters with snow falling in most parts of the region, and temperatures average around 11°c.

During the summer (December to February), temperatures are usually warm, averaging 20°c with maximums reaching between 27°c to 33°c.

Ashburton: Hot and dry in summer months, cooler with sunny skies in winter.

Christchurch: Generally mild and dry, with warm summers and frosty winters.

Kaikoura:A maritime climate, mild and sunny all year round.

Timaru: Mild in the summer, snowy and cold during winter.

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