Christchurch Weather in August
What's the weather like in Christchurch (Canterbury) in August 2024?
The climate in Christchurch during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 12°C 53.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.2°C 37.8°F |
| Average temperature | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 62 mm 2.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Christchurch
August rainfall
August 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 August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
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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