City in Canterbury

Christchurch 气候 and Average 天气

气候 of Christchurch: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 12°C now🕔 9:00 AM local📅 Best: 一月, 二月, 三月, 十一月 and 十二月👥 390.000

气候 in Christchurch month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月20°13°76 mm★★★★☆
二月20°13°56 mm★★★★☆
三月19°11°54 mm★★★★☆
四月17°10°68 mm★★★★☆
五月14°6°45 mm★★★★☆
六月12°6°77 mm★★★☆☆
七月11°5°45 mm★★★☆☆
八月12°5°61 mm★★★☆☆
九月15°6°52 mm★★★★☆
十月17°8°55 mm★★★★☆
十一月19°10°45 mm★★★★☆
十二月21°12°60 mm★★★★☆

气候 type: Temperate. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Christchurch

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day31°C二月 6, 2024
Coldest night-1°C八月 20, 2024
Wettest day49 mm五月 1, 2025

How Christchurch compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Christchurch.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Kaikoura152 km13°C+1°C warmer1539 mm
West Coast167 km12°Cabout the same3038 mm
South Island178 km8°C5°C cooler1500 mm
Aoraki / Mount Cook201 km-11°C24°C cooler4814 mm
Tasman249 km12°C1°C cooler1391 mm

最佳旅游时间 Christchurch

Go in 一月, 二月, 三月, 十一月 and 十二月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 六月, 七月 and 八月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★★★☆
二月★★★★☆
三月★★★★☆
四月★★★★☆
五月★★★★☆
六月★★★☆☆
七月★★★☆☆
八月★★★☆☆
九月★★★★☆
十月★★★★☆
十一月★★★★☆
十二月★★★★☆

What this means for Christchurch

Compared,天气为normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅行 and driving

阵风至57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 十二月至二月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 六月, 七月 and 八月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Christchurch is a city in Canterbury. Christchurch is known for the Garden City and Banks Peninsula. 人口约为390.000.

目前气温为12°C (53°F) in Christchurch,天气为阴天. 体感温度为7°C. 今天气温在6°C至20°C. 降水概率为2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - 极佳 — 现在适合出行.

最佳旅游时间是Christchurch is 一月, 二月, 三月, 十一月 and 十二月. 气候为temperate. 六月, 七月 and 八月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 十二月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 21°C, while 七月 is the coldest,天气为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.

简单来说。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 7 AM至10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Christchurch today at 9.2/10. 阵风至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

类型City
RegionCanterbury
国家新西兰
大洲大洋洲
坐标43°31′55.6″S 172°38′10.3″E (-43.5321, 172.6362)
人口390.000
Known forthe Garden City and Banks Peninsula
当地时间9:00 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best months一月, 二月, 三月, 十一月 and 十二月
气候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 大洋洲.

What is the weather like in Christchurch现在?

It is currently 12°C (53°F),天气为阴天. 湿度 is 51% and wind is 22 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Christchurch?

一月, 二月, 三月, 十一月 and 十二月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Christchurch, which has a temperate climate. 六月, 七月 and 八月 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 9:00 AM.

How many people live in Christchurch?

Christchurch has a population of approximately 390.000.

What is the nearest airport至Christchurch?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 352 km away.

What are the top things至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.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 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 十月 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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