Christchurch Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| février | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| août | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembre | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| décembre | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Christchurch
Go in janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juin, juillet and août – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 4.1°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juin, juillet and août – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Sa population est d’environ 390.000.
Actuellement, il fait 10°C (50°F) in Christchurch avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 7°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 7°C à 13°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.2/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Christchurch is janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. Le climat est temperate. juin, juillet and août sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. décembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 21°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 5°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 4.1°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 1 PM à 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 8.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Christchurch
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Population | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Heure locale | 7:10 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre |
| Climat | 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 Océanie.
What is the weather like in Christchurch maintenant?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 66% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Christchurch?
janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. juin, juillet and août are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 7:10 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport à Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
