Christchurch Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares med 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 tid å besøke Christchurch
Go in januar, februar, mars, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 3°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn 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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Befolkningen er rundt 390.000.
Akkurat nå er det 16°C (60°F) in Christchurch med delvis skyet. Det føles som 15°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 7°C til 20°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Christchurch is januar, februar, mars, november and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 3°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 9.8/10. 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 | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Befolkning | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars, november and desember |
| Klima | 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Christchurch akkurat nå?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 60% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Christchurch?
januar, februar, mars, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 1:02 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport til Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
