Christchurch Weather in January

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

January is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the warmest 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 4th 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.

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 January 2024.