When is the best time to go to Canterbury?

When is the best time to go to Canterbury? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Canterbury are June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Canterbury

For full information about the climate and weather in Canterbury a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/47°F
4.5in
February 41°F/47°F
3.7in
March 43°F/50°F
2.8in
April 47°F/54°F
2.2in
May 52°F/58°F
3.1in
June 58°F/63°F
3.7in
July 61°F/68°F
3.9in
August 61°F/68°F
4.4in
September 59°F/67°F
3in
October 56°F/61°F
5in
November 50°F/54°F
4.8in
December 45°F/50°F
5.1in


Weather and climate in Canterbury

Canterbury enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Canterbury is 58°F (ranging from 47°F in february to 68°F in august). Annual rainfall is 46in, with a minimum of 2.2in in april and a maximum of 5.1in in december.
  • From january to february the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 47°F°C.
  • Between march and april the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and it rains about 2.2in each month.
  • In the month of may the climate is just OK. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 3.1in each month.
  • Between june and october the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 61°F and, in october, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • From november to december the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains about 5.1in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Canterbury

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Canterbury: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Canterbury

Find out when Canterbury has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Canterbury

  • Very low season in Canterbury
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Canterbury
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April and November.
  • High season in Canterbury
    The number of visitors to Canterbury is high in: May, June, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Canterbury
    The largest number of tourists visiting Canterbury is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Canterbury month by month



Best time for low prices in Canterbury

Average prices of hotels in Canterbury month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Canterbury. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Canterbury

On average, it costs $ 60 per day to hire a car in Canterbury. This price varies by $ 20 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 51 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 70.

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