City in Canterbury

Christchurch Weather Forecast

Christchurch weather: 44°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 44°F now🕔 6:43 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 390.000

7-day forecast for Christchurch

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Drizzle54° / 43°100% · 0,1 in12 mph4
Sun, Oct 4🌤️ Mainly clear55° / 39°0%10 mph6
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast55° / 43°0%13 mph6
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast67° / 44°0%9 mph6
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 43°32% · 0,0 in7 mph3
Thu, Oct 8🌦️ Light drizzle57° / 48°33% · 0,1 in17 mph1
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle54° / 45°0% · 0,0 in10 mph2

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌦️ 54° / 43°

Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌤️ 55° / 39°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing5.9
Outdoors5.3
Beach day4.1
Swimming3.1
Hiking6.7
Running7.4
Cycling6.7
Camping4.8
Fishing8.4
Photography5.7
Stargazing6.5
Family time5.3
Driving6.5
Flying out6.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 44°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 85% 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+13:00). The local time is 6:43 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 4, 2026 at 6:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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