Average water temperature in Christchurch

On this page you find the mean water temperature over the year in Christchurch (Canterbury), New Zealand. Discover when the water is at its warmest and coolest, perfect for planning your visit.

Water temperatures in Christchurch stay on the cooler side throughout the year. The warmest month, January, averages 16°C.

The coldest water temperature month is August, averaging 10°C. These cooler conditions are not the best for swimming enthusiasts.

Forecast for Christchurch

Wed Jan 15

18°C | 11°C

6 m/s

0.7 mm

overcast and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast

Thu Jan 16

19°C | 10°C

7 m/s

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast

Fri Jan 17

19°C | 10°C

8 m/s

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast

5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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