Christchurch Weather Forecast
Christchurch weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Christchurch
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 42° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 89% | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 44° | 99% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 44° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 2% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 46° | 63% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 46° | 67% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 60° / 42°
Overcast · 89% rain · wind 18 mph
🌦️ 58° / 44°
Light showers · 99% rain · wind 23 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 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 7:38 PM.
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 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
