Christchurch المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Christchurch.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaikoura | 152 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 1545 mm |
| West Coast | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 3041 mm |
| South Island | 178 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 201 km | -11°C | 24°C cooler | 4918 mm |
| Tasman | 249 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Christchurch
Go in يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is much warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 26°C is 8.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
مطر is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 390.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 13°C (55°F) in Christchurch مع صافٍ. المحسوسة 10°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 9°C و 26°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - ممتاز — انطلق الآن.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Christchurch is يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. المناخ temperate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس tend و be the least comfortable months. ديسمبر is the warmest month مع average highs near 21°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Nearby highlights include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
باختصار. Today is much warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 26°C is 8.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 6 PM و 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Christchurch
| النوع | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| السكان | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| التوقيت المحلي | 10:46 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Christchurch?
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Its coordinates are -43.5321, 172.6362. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Christchurch الآن?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) مع صافٍ. الرطوبة is 81% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Christchurch?
يناير, فبراير, مارس, نوفمبر and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 10:46 AM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport و Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things و do in Christchurch?
Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
