Christchurch Weather in February

What's the weather like in Christchurch (Canterbury) in February 2024?

The climate in Christchurch during February can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

February is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Nightly temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.6°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

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.

February temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in February

February rainfall

Christchurch average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in February

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 February 2024.

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Christchurch weather stats

Christchurch weather statistics
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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