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Weather in Canterbury for January 2027

Your guide to Canterbury weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of January is 19.5 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21.5 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Canterbury experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 46.8 mm.

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

Average dry days
23
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/12°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Canterbury Weather January

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

What’s the Weather Like in Canterbury This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Canterbury’s cities this January.
Patchy rain possibleChristchurch20 °C / 12 °CPatchy rain possibleLake Tekapo8 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleMount Cook Village10 °C / 3 °CPatchy rain possibleTimaru10 °C / 4 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Canterbury

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Canterbury day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 0.4 mm 6
2 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /11° 0.5 mm 6
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /12° 2.2 mm 6
4 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /11° 0 mm 8
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 1.6 mm 7
6 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 1.8 mm 8
7 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /11° 1.7 mm 8
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 1.1 mm 8
9 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 22° /11° 0.2 mm 8
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /13° 0.1 mm 8
11 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 23° /13° 0.7 mm 8
12 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 0.7 mm 6
13 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /11° 0 mm 8
14 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /12° 0.1 mm 8
15 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /11° 4.4 mm 6
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 1.8 mm 6
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /13° 0.3 mm 7
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /12° 0.2 mm 7
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /12° 1.6 mm 8
20 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /11° 0.9 mm 8
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /11° 2.7 mm 7
22 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 22° /12° 6.7 mm 7
23 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /12° 3.7 mm 7
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 2.4 mm 6
25 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /12° 0.9 mm 7
26 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /12° 2.1 mm 7
27 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 22° /13° 4.6 mm 7
28 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 2.5 mm 8
29 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 22° /11° 0.3 mm 8
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /12° 0.3 mm 7
31 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /12° 0.1 mm 8
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Canterbury in January 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 January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Canterbury during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 12°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Canterbury during January?
In January, Canterbury can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 46.8 mm across approximately 8 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

What are the typical wind conditions in Canterbury during January?
The average wind speed in Canterbury during January is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Canterbury

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Canterburys January weather 💧
Typically, Canterbury has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 46.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Canterbury during January

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of January ☀️
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