Christchurch Weather in July

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

The climate in Christchurch during July can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

July is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Nightly temperature 2.1°C 35.7°F
Average temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Daily sunshine 4 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.7°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average July is the 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.

July temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in July

July rainfall

Christchurch average rain in July

July hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in July

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 July 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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