Christchurch Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februarie | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprilie | 17° | 10° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iulie | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembrie | 15° | 6° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octombrie | 17° | 8° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 19° | 10° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| decembrie | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares cu 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 | 1539 mm |
| West Coast | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 3038 mm |
| South Island | 178 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 201 km | -11°C | 24°C cooler | 4814 mm |
| Tasman | 249 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1391 mm |
Cea mai bună perioadă Christchurch
Go in ianuarie, februarie, martie, noiembrie and decembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: iunie, iulie and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Ploaie is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Rafale și 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in decembrie și februarie.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid iunie, iulie and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Are o populație de aproximativ 390.000.
Acum sunt 12°C (54°F) in Christchurch cu mai mult senin. Temperatura resimțită este 7°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 6°C și 20°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Christchurch is ianuarie, februarie, martie, noiembrie and decembrie. Clima este temperate. iunie, iulie and august tend și be the least comfortable months. decembrie is the warmest month cu average highs near 21°C, while iulie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 7 AM și 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 9.6/10. Rafale și 57 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
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Populație | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Ora locală | 10:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | ianuarie, februarie, martie, noiembrie and decembrie |
| Climă | 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 acum?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) cu mai mult senin. Umiditate is 48% and wind is 22 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Christchurch?
ianuarie, februarie, martie, noiembrie and decembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. iunie, iulie 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 10:54 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport și Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 28, 2026 at 10:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
