Christchurch Clima and Average Tempo
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.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| fevereiro | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| março | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julho | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| setembro | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dezembro | 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 com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Christchurch
Go in janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junho, julho and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Rajadas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in dezembro a fevereiro.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, 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 enquanto gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junho, julho and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Tem uma população de cerca de 390.000.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 27°C (80°F) in Christchurch com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 24°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 11°C a 27°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.1/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Christchurch is janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro. O clima é temperate. junho, julho and agosto costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. dezembro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 21°C, enquanto julho é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 5°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 352 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Em termos simples. Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 27°C is 10°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 11 AM a 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 10/10. Rajadas a 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| País | nova Zelândia |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| População | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Hora local | 10:59 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Melhores meses | janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro |
| Clima | Temperate |
Tempo 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Christchurch agora?
It is currently 27°C (80°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 27% and wind is 21 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Christchurch?
janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro and dezembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. junho, julho and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 10:59 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
