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Climate

Canterbury has warm summers and cool to cold winters. Maximum temperatures in summer are typically in the 27o-33o range. The highest temperature ever recorded in Christchurch was 42o. In winter the temperatures can range from 2o-12o.

Average Temperatures/Sunshine hours for Christchurch

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Temperature - oCelsius

17.0

16.8

15.1

12.2

8.9

6.1

5.6

6.9

9.2

11.6

13.8

15.7

Sunshine - Hours

209

186

163

150

125

120

122

145

162

200

207

210

Check out our weather watch links for more comprehensive meteorological information:

WeatherReports.co.nz:

Various weather reports
New Zealand Meteorological Service: Weather forecasts for New Zealand 
NZCity.co.nz Three day forecast

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