New Zealand · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Christchurch are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Christchurch sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in July (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 618mm — June is typically the wettest month (~68mm) and February the driest (~40mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
January is the sunniest month, with about 228 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 59 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 12°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 12°C | 40mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 20° / 10°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 17° / 7°C | 58mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 15° / 4°C | 58mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 12° / 1°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 11° / 1°C | 64mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 13° / 2°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 15° / 4°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 17° / 6°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 19° / 8°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 21° / 10°C | 48mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Christchurch is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 228 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Christchurch is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 195 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Christchurch is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Christchurch is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 158 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Christchurch is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 141 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Christchurch is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 115 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
July in Christchurch is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 128 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
August in Christchurch is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 157 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
September in Christchurch is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 169 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Christchurch is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 205 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Christchurch is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 227 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Christchurch is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 215 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes