Christchurch Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marec | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 14° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junij | 12° | 6° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julij | 11° | 5° | 45 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avgust | 12° | 4° | 35 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 10° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 21° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Christchurch
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Christchurch compares z 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 |
Najboljši čas za obisk Christchurch
Go in januar, februar, marec, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junij, julij and avgust - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Christchurch
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 17°C is 1.5°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
Dež 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 do februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What do pack, what do 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 junij, julij and avgust - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. Ima približno 390.000.
Trenutno je 10°C (51°F) in Christchurch z jasno. Občutek je 8°C. Danes so temperature od 9°C do 17°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.
Najboljši čas za obisk Christchurch is januar, februar, marec, november and december. Podnebje je temperate. junij, julij and avgust tend do be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month z average highs near 21°C, while avgust is the coldest z lows near 4°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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 17°C is 1.5°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 10 AM do 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing 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
| Vrsta | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Država | nova Zelandija |
| Celina | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362) |
| Prebivalstvo | 390.000 |
| Known for | the Garden City and Banks Peninsula |
| Lokalni čas | 10:18 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, marec, november and december |
| Podnebje | Temperate |
Vreme map for Christchurch
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Explore 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 Oceanija.
What is the weather like in Christchurch zdaj?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 67% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Christchurch?
januar, februar, marec, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. junij, julij and avgust are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 10:18 PM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport do Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 september 15, 2026 at 10:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
