Climate of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Christchurch (Canterbury, New Zealand). Population approximately 363,200.
Located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Christchurch has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 363,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.8°C / 44.2°F in July to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January, with rainfall varying from 49 mm / 1.9 in (February) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (August) — about 818 mm / 32.2 in across the year. Christchurch is the capital of Canterbury. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Christchurch's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: February.
Best time to visit Christchurch →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7°C63.9°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| February | 17.2°C63°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 15.8°C60.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 12.9°C55.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 9.8°C49.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 7.2°C45°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| July | 6.8°C44.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 8°C46.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 10.2°C50.4°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| October | 12.4°C54.3°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 14.3°C57.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | 16.4°C61.5°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are February. Christchurch's warmest month is January at an average of 17.7°C / 63.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Christchurch?
Christchurch, in Canterbury, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.8°C / 44.2°F in July to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 818 mm / 32.2 in, with the wettest month being August (108 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest February (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Christchurch in January?
The average temperature in Christchurch in January is 17.7°C / 63.9°F, with rainfall of about 58 mm / 2.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Christchurch?
The driest month in Christchurch is February, with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.2°C / 63°F.
When is the wettest month in Christchurch?
The wettest month in Christchurch is August, with approximately 108 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.