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Current Weather and Forecast in Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand 🇳🇿 · Local time 12:01
57°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 50° · High 62° / Low 46°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
53%
UV index
4 Moderate
Updated 1 hour ago

Christchurch hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 62°F (17°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 61°F (16°C).

Now
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
16%
7:43 PM
Sunset
8 PM
18%
9 PM
20%
10 PM
23%
11 PM
24%
12 AM
27%
1 AM
26%
2 AM
26%
3 AM
28%
4 AM
25%
5 AM
27%
6 AM
27%
6:49 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
26%
8 AM
26%
9 AM
24%
10 AM
21%
11 AM
20%

Full Christchurch hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
50°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
8 mph
W · gusts 11 mph
Humidity
53%
Dew point 40°
Pressure
29.94 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
13% chance today

Christchurch weather tomorrow (Thursday, October 8)

Tomorrow in Christchurch looks overcast, with a high of 55° and an overnight low of 49°. Precipitation chance is modest at 29%. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).

High / Low
55° / 49°
Precipitation
29%
Sunrise / sunset
06:49 AM / 07:44 PM

See the full Christchurch 14-day forecast →

Christchurch 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 62° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 55° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 29%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 52%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 55° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 64° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 59° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 55° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 69° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 43%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 48° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Light drizzle
High 44° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 49° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 55° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 53° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Tue, Oct 20 Tuesday
Sunny
High 54° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 17%

About the weather in Christchurch

Christchurch has an oceanic climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 71°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 38°. July brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while January is the sunniest, with 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 107 days.

Christchurch climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is coolest in Christchurch?
July, with highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows near 38°F (4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 25°F (-4°C).
How warm is Christchurch on average?
54°F (12°C) across all twelve months - about 61°F (16°C) by day and 47°F (8°C) after dark.
When does it rain most in Christchurch?
July, at 2.9 inches (75 mm) over about 10 days. August is the driest month, at 1.7 inches (43 mm).
Which month is warmest in Christchurch?
January, averaging 71°F (22°C) by day and 56°F (14°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).
What is the best month to go to Christchurch?
The best time to visit Christchurch is generally January to April, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 68°F (20°C), with rain on about 7 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Does it snow in Christchurch?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Christchurch shows no regular measurable snowfall.