About Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton, in Canterbury, New Zealand, is home to roughly 21,600 people in the New Zealand time zone at 43.9°S latitude.

In 2025, Ashburton averaged an annual temperature of 52°F, with hottest temperatures reaching 84°F in March and lowest around 29°F in July. The city received approximately 43 inches of precipitation during the year.