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Weather in Canterbury for August 2025

Your guide to Canterbury weather in August - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Canterbury during August is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Canterbury snow forecast for August 2025, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Canterbury predicts temperatures to be around 10 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of August is 10.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 12.3 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Canterbury in August is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 49.4 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
11°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Canterbury Weather August

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July
September
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
10°
2
Sunny
10°
3
Patchy rain possible
10°
4
Sunny
10°
5
Partly cloudy
9°
6
Partly cloudy
12°
7
Partly cloudy
15°
8
Patchy rain possible
11°
9
Patchy rain possible
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
10°
11
Sunny
9°
12
Cloudy
10°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Cloudy
9°
15
Partly cloudy
11°
16
Sunny
13°
17
Patchy rain possible
12°
18
Patchy rain possible
10°
19
Patchy rain possible
11°
20
Moderate rain at times
12°
21
Sunny
11°
22
Overcast
13°
23
Sunny
14°
24
Sunny
15°
25
Sunny
13°
26
Overcast
12°
27
Patchy rain possible
11°
28
Overcast
11°
29
Sunny
13°
30
Partly cloudy
12°
31
Sunny
14°

What’s the Weather Like in Canterbury This August?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Canterbury’s cities this August.
Patchy rain possibleChristchurch11 °C / 4 °CModerate snowMount Cook Village1 °C / -6 °CModerate or heavy snow showersLake Tekapo-1 °C / -6 °CModerate snowTimaru0 °C / -7 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during August in Canterbury

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

August weather in Canterbury day by day

Click on a date for more information
July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 1.2 mm 0 cm
2 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
3 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
5 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 0.4 mm 0 cm
9 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 1.7 mm 0 cm
10 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
11 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 1 mm 0 cm
14 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
15 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 2.4 mm 0 cm
17 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /6° 2.8 mm 0 cm
18 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 11.7 mm 0.1 cm
19 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
20 Aug. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /4° 1.3 mm 0 cm
21 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /4° 1.7 mm 0 cm
22 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0.3 mm 0 cm
24 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 1.3 mm 0 cm
26 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /6° 2.4 mm 0 cm
27 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 2.4 mm 0 cm
28 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
29 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
30 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Canterbury in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Canterbury forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Canterbury in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Canterbury during August?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 11° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Canterbury during August?
In August, Canterbury can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 49.4 mm across approximately 15 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Canterbury in August 2025?
Canterbury typically sees 0.13 cm of snowfall during August.
What are the typical wind conditions in Canterbury during August?
The average wind speed in Canterbury during August is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Canterbury snow forecast August 2025

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August rainfall patterns in Canterbury

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