Christchurch, New Zealand Weather
Christchurch hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 61°F (16°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical September high of 57°F (14°C).
Current conditions in detail
Christchurch weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Christchurch looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 48° and an overnight low of 42°. There is a 82% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
Christchurch 14-day forecast
About the weather in Christchurch
Set in New Zealand, Christchurch works through an oceanic year: January afternoons near 71°F (22°C), July afternoons near 51°F (11°C), and about 25.8 inches (656 mm) of precipitation between them.
Christchurch weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 71°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 95°F (35°C) high · 25°F (-4°C) low
- Wettest month: July (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 10°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Average humidity: 75%
Temperatures through the year
July is the coolest month, with highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows near 38°F (4°C). Warmth peaks in January: highs of 71°F (22°C), lows of 56°F (14°C). Between the average January and the average July lie 10°C, a narrower spread than about 75% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
January is the brightest month at 11.5 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.0. Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is November through March. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 95°F (35°C) and bottoms at 25°F (-4°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Christchurch runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Christchurch is pleasantly 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. Daylight is generous - around 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Through fall, Christchurch is mild: 62°F (17°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter is chilly here - highs near 53°F (11°C), nights near 40°F (4°C), and 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% |