Christchurch

What is the climate like in Christchurch?

The best time to visit Christchurch is typically June – August, with trip comfort peaking in July (7.0/10). Christchurch is warmest in August, when daily highs average 68°F (20°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 41°F (5°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is April; the year sees roughly 40 in (1019 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – August — comfort peaks in July (7.0/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 68°F (20°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 41°F (5°C)
• Wettest monthOctober (4.8 in (121 mm))
• Driest monthApril (2.0 in (51 mm))
• Annual precipitation40 in (1019 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromHurn, 6 km away (1959-2026)