Christchurch Climate by Month
The temperature in Christchurch can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Christchurch. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Christchurch has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 995 mm of rainfall annually. Christchurch offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (119 mm) and May (60 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Christchurch.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Christchurch in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.
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