When is the best time to go to Christchurch
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Christchurch, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Christchurch
Christchurch weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Christchurch are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 46mm | 7.6hrs | 16.1hrs | 15°C |
The weather in January in Christchurch is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Christchurch, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Christchurch with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 40mm | 7.3hrs | 14.9hrs | 15°C |
February in Christchurch is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Christchurch, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Christchurch with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 53mm | 5.8hrs | 13.4hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Christchurch is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Christchurch.
March is in the fall / autumn in Christchurch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Christchurch with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 57mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs | 13°C |
Christchurch's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Christchurch, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Christchurch and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest 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.
Christchurch weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 59mm | 4.4hrs | 10.8hrs | 12°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Christchurch and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Christchurch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Christchurch and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Christchurch with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 55mm | 4.2hrs | 16.1hrs | 10°C |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Christchurch during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Christchurch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Christchurch with around 55mm 2.2 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 72mm | 4hrs | 14.9hrs | 10°C |
July in Christchurch is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Christchurch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 62mm | 5hrs | 13.4hrs | 10°C |
The weather in August in Christchurch is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Christchurch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Christchurch weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 39mm | 5.7hrs | 11.9hrs | 10°C |
Christchurch's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Christchurch.
September is in the spring in Christchurch and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 39mm 1.5 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 47mm | 6.9hrs | 10.8hrs | 11°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Christchurch and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Christchurch, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Christchurch and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 49mm | 7.3hrs | 16.1hrs | 12°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Christchurch and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Christchurch, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Christchurch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Christchurch weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 46mm | 7.5hrs | 14.9hrs | 13°C |
December in Christchurch is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Christchurch, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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