Christchurch, New Zealand Weather
Christchurch hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 54°F (12°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 53°F (12°C).
Current conditions in detail
Christchurch weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 20)
Tomorrow in Christchurch looks sunny, with a high of 49° and an overnight low of 44°. Precipitation chance is modest at 20%. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Christchurch 14-day forecast
About the weather in Christchurch
Located in New Zealand, Christchurch experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 71°F (22°C) in January and dip to about 51°F (11°C) in July, with around 25.8 inches (656 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Christchurch weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 71°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 25°F (-4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 71°F (22°C) and overnight lows stay near 56°F (14°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows around 38°F (4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 25°F (-4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.9 inches (75 mm) of rain over 10 days, while August is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Christchurch is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Christchurch is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Christchurch is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Christchurch is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (11°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Christchurch by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 56° | 8 | 2.0 in | 11.5 h/day | 70% |
| February | 71° | 56° | 7 | 2.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 70% |
| March | 67° | 53° | 7 | 1.9 in | 8.9 h/day | 73% |
| April | 63° | 48° | 8 | 2.1 in | 8.4 h/day | 76% |
| May | 58° | 44° | 8 | 1.9 in | 7.0 h/day | 79% |
| June | 53° | 41° | 10 | 2.3 in | 6.0 h/day | 83% |
| July | 51° | 38° | 10 | 2.9 in | 6.6 h/day | 82% |
| August | 53° | 39° | 9 | 1.7 in | 7.7 h/day | 80% |
| September | 57° | 42° | 9 | 1.9 in | 8.9 h/day | 75% |
| October | 61° | 46° | 10 | 2.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 73% |
| November | 64° | 50° | 10 | 2.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 72% |
| December | 68° | 54° | 11 | 2.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 70% |