Christchurch Weather in April
What's the weather like in Christchurch (Canterbury) in April 2026?
The climate in Christchurch during April can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
April is in the fall / autumn in Christchurch and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.1°C 55.5°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average April is the 4th wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April temperatures in Christchurch
April rainfall
April hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Christchurch in April 2025.
Other monthly averages
Christchurch weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 72mm 2.8ins |
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