Christchurch Weather Forecast
Christchurch weather: 49°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. It has a population of about 390.000.
Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Christchurch with light drizzle. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 45°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Christchurch is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 39°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 218 mi away. Nearby highlights include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 13°F above the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Christchurch
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Weather in Christchurch right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:14 AM, Aug 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Christchurch
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 45° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 51° / 44° | 100% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 49° | 59% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 43° | 25% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 41° | 8% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 44° | 4% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 46° | 28% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 42° | 29% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 42° | 25% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 44° | 29% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 38° | 22% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 22% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 14% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 44° | 23% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 38° | 20% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 4 |
Climate in Christchurch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 69° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 66° | 52° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 50° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 57° | 43° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 54° | 42° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 53° | 39° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 43° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 66° | 51° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Christchurch
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Christchurch
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Christchurch
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 right now?
It is currently 49°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 83% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August 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 1:14 AM.
How many people live in Christchurch?
Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport to Christchurch?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 218 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 27, 2026 at 1:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
