Christchurch Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάι | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Christchurch
Go in Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Ριπές έως 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Κυρglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 390.000.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 27°C (80°F) in Christchurch με Καθαρός ουρανός. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 24°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 11°C έως 27°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Christchurch is Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Δεκέμβριος is the warmest month με average highs near 21°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 11 AM έως 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 10/10. Ριπές έως 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Christchurch
| Τύπος | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Πληθυσμός | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Τοπική ώρα | 2:07 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Temperate |
Καιρός map for Christchurch
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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 Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Christchurch τώρα?
It is currently 27°C (80°F) με Καθαρός ουρανός. Υγρασία is 27% and wind is 21 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Christchurch?
Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος 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 2:07 AM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport έως Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 25, 2026 at 2:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
