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Weather in Canterbury for August 2026

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 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, August 2026 in Canterbury has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 10.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.3 °C).

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Canterbury predicts a temperature of 12 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of August is 10.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 13.4 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Canterbury in August brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 51 mm.

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

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 snowLake Tekapo0 °C / -7 °CModerate snowMount Cook Village1 °C / -7 °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

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 1.3 mm 3
2 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /3° 0.7 mm 3
3 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 3.7 mm 4
4 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 1 mm 3
5 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 0.4 mm 3
6 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 2.9 mm 3
7 Aug. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /3° 0.9 mm 4
8 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 5.7 mm 3
9 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 2.6 mm 3
10 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.7 mm 3
11 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /2° 0.5 mm 3
12 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 0.3 mm 3
13 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /3° 1.5 mm 4
14 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /2° 0.2 mm 4
15 Aug. Mist
Mist
 9° /6° 8.6 mm 0.4
16 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 3.4 mm 2.1
17 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.1 mm 1.8
18 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 0.4 mm 2.9
19 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /5° 0 mm 5
20 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /6° 0.2 mm 5
21 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /4° 0 mm 6
22 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /4° 0 mm 5
23 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 0.3 mm 6
24 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 1.6 mm 4
25 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /3° 0 mm 5
26 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 0 mm 5
27 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 0 mm 5
28 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /6° 0 mm 6
29 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0.4 mm 5
30 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /4° 0.1 mm 5
31 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 0.9 mm 5
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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?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Canterbury during August, with a total of 51 mm spread over approximately 16 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Canterbury in August 2026?
Canterbury typically sees 0.1 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.

August rainfall patterns in Canterbury

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Canterburys August weather 💧
Typically, Canterbury has 16 rainy days in August with a total of 51 mm of rainfall.
Provinces in Canterbury
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Christchurch CityMackenzie DistrictTimaru District
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ChristchurchLake TekapoMount Cook VillageTimaru
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