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Christchurch weather in July (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Christchurch during July? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for July in Christchurch includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 12°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C. July is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Christchurch in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Christchurch. January, February, March and December generally stand out with 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 July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44%  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

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

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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
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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