Christchurch Weather in October

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

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

October is in the spring in Christchurch and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.9°C 62.3°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.5°F
Average temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average October is the 5th driest 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.

October temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in October

October rainfall

Christchurch average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in October

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 October 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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