Christchurch Weather in January

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

The climate in Christchurch during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.5°C 45.5°F
Nightly temperature 1.9°C 35.4°F
Average temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in January

January rainfall

Christchurch average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in January

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.

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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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