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When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
In general the best time to visit Christchurch is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Christchurch in different months
This is the average weather in Christchurch for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during January.
In April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 86 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 61 mm in July.
Climate in Christchurch
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Christchurch for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +95°F | +97°F | +88°F | +84°F | +77°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +77°F | +82°F | +88°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +72°F | +68°F | +63°F | +59°F | +54°F | +52°F | +54°F | +59°F | +63°F | +66°F | +70°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +39°F | +39°F | +36°F | +32°F | +25°F | +25°F | +23°F | +23°F | +25°F | +27°F | +34°F | +39°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +65°F | +64°F | +62°F | +59°F | +56°F | +53°F | +52°F | +51°F | +52°F | +55°F | +58°F | +62°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 69 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 75 | 72 | 70 | 69 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 47 | 42 | 48 | 49 | 60 | 55 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 56 | 53 | 60 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Christchurch during the whole year:
The hottest month in Christchurch is February with average maximum temperature going up to +72°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +39°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Christchurch during the whole year:
Christchurch achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +61°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in August with +49°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Christchurch looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Christchurch is June with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Christchurch during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 61 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 15 rainy days and 61 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Christchurch:
What is the hottest month in Christchurch?
The hottest month in Christchurch is February with average maximum temperature of +72°F.
What is the coldest month in Christchurch?
The coldest month in Christchurch is July with minimum temperatures of +39°F.
Is Christchurch worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Christchurch in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +72°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Christchurch?
if you're looking to visit Christchurch when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, December, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 42 mm of rain.
Other cities in New Zealand
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Monthly weather in Christchurch
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Christchurch, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.