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Weather in Canterbury for August 2027

Your guide to Canterbury weather in August - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of August is 10.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 12.5 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Canterbury experiences moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 54.3 mm.

    • More

  • Is August a good time to visit Canterbury? check out the best time to travel to Canterbury page.

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
11°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 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
9°
2
Partly cloudy
11°
3
Light rain
11°
4
Patchy rain possible
9°
5
Overcast
10°
6
Light rain
10°
7
Patchy rain possible
11°
8
Light rain
9°
9
Light rain
9°
10
Patchy rain possible
9°
11
Cloudy
10°
12
Sunny
11°
13
Patchy rain possible
12°
14
Overcast
12°
15
Patchy rain possible
11°
16
Patchy rain possible
12°
17
Patchy rain possible
12°
18
Light rain
10°
19
Light rain
10°
20
Patchy rain possible
11°
21
Patchy rain possible
11°
22
Overcast
13°
23
Sunny
13°
24
Sunny
14°
25
Sunny
14°
26
Light rain
12°
27
Light rain
11°
28
Patchy rain possible
13°
29
Sunny
14°
30
Partly cloudy
13°
31
Patchy rain possible
12°

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 Tekapo-1 °C / -7 °CModerate snowMount Cook Village0 °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 Snow More
1 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
2 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /3° 0.7 mm 0 cm
3 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /3° 3.7 mm 0 cm
4 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 1 mm 0 cm
5 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
6 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 2.9 mm 0 cm
7 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.9 mm 0 cm
8 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 5.7 mm 0 cm
9 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 2.6 mm 0 cm
10 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
11 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
12 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
13 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 1.5 mm 0 cm
14 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
15 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
16 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 2.1 mm 0 cm
17 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.9 mm 0 cm
18 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 8.9 mm 0.1 cm
19 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /3° 2.8 mm 0 cm
20 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 1.3 mm 0 cm
21 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 1.2 mm 0 cm
22 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
23 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 0.9 mm 0 cm
24 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 0.9 mm 0 cm
26 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /6° 3.7 mm 0 cm
27 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /5° 3.5 mm 0 cm
28 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /6° 2 mm 0 cm
29 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0.3 mm 0 cm
30 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
31 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 1 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?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Canterbury during August, with a total of 54.3 mm spread over approximately 10 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Canterbury in August 2027?
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 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Canterbury snow forecast August 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Canterbury’s snowy potential this August ❄️

August rainfall patterns in Canterbury

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Canterburys August weather 💧
Typically, Canterbury has 10 rainy days in August with a total of 54.3 mm of rainfall.
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Christchurch CityMackenzie DistrictTimaru District
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