Christchurch Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Christchurch. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Christchurch has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 995 mm (39 in) of rainfall annually. Christchurch offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month November (119 mm (4.7 in)) and the driest month May (60 mm (2.4 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Christchurch Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Christchurch serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 91%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year