Christchurch Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febbraio | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprile | 17° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mag | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| giugno | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| luglio | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 4° | 35 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| settembre | 15° | 6° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ottobre | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 19° | 10° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dicembre | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Christchurch.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaikoura | 152 km | 13°C | about the same | 1525 mm |
| West Coast | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 2962 mm |
| South Island | 178 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1513 mm |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 201 km | -11°C | 24°C cooler | 4904 mm |
| Tasman | 249 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1407 mm |
Periodo migliore per visitare Christchurch
Go in gennaio, febbraio, marzo, novembre and dicembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: giugno, luglio and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is slightly warmer than average for settembre. The forecast high of 17°C is 1.5°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
Pioggia 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 dicembre a febbraio.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid giugno, luglio and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Ha una popolazione di circa 390.000.
Attualmente ci sono 12°C (53°F) in Christchurch con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di 9°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 9°C a 17°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 0%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 9.1/10 – eccellente — vai ora.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Christchurch is gennaio, febbraio, marzo, novembre and dicembre. Il clima è temperate. giugno, luglio and agosto tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. dicembre è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 21°C, mentre agosto è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a 4°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
In parole semplici. Today is slightly warmer than average for settembre. The forecast high of 17°C is 1.5°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 10 AM a 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 9.7/10. 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Paese | Nuova Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordinate | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Popolazione | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Ora locale | 9:01 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mesi migliori | gennaio, febbraio, marzo, novembre and dicembre |
| Clima | 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Christchurch ora?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) con sereno. Umidità is 62% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Christchurch?
gennaio, febbraio, marzo, novembre and dicembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. giugno, luglio and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The ora locale is 9:01 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport a Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 settembre 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
