Christchurch weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is Christchurch a good destination in August, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Christchurch includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Christchurch in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 153 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Christchurch. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Christchurch climate page with graphs.

 

Christchurch, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Christchurch.

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