Christchurch Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Christchurch
Go in januari, februari, maart, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 4.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Er wonen ongeveer 390.000.
Op dit moment is het 21°C (71°F) in Christchurch met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 21°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 7°C en 22°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.8/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Christchurch is januari, februari, maart, november and december. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. december is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 4.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography 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
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Bevolking | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Lokale tijd | 1:34 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, november and december |
| Klimaat | 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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Christchurch nu?
It is currently 21°C (71°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 36% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Christchurch?
januari, februari, maart, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 1:34 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport en Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
