Christchurch Weather in August

What's the weather like in Christchurch (England) in August 2024?

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

August is in the summer in Christchurch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Nightly temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Average temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average August is the 5th 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 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in August

August rainfall

Christchurch average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in August

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 August 2024.

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Christchurch weather stats

Christchurch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: July 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 91mm 3.6ins
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