Best year time to visit Christchurch City

General weather information about Christchurch City

Average annual temperature is 12.5 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 31.4 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -0.7 °C

Number of sunny days: 132 days

Number of rainy days: 233 days

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* Weather data for Christchurch City New Zealand is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Christchurch City air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)28.831.428.321.521.418.916.616.221.222.026.128.3
Average daytime temperature (°C)21.922.219.417.015.512.111.711.815.617.418.321.7
Average temperature (°C)17.417.614.813.111.99.37.87.210.711.913.016.1
Average night temperature (°C)14.214.111.110.39.27.04.33.67.18.09.012.4
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)10.98.25.34.73.40.7-0.70.01.42.13.67.3

Christchurch City monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.010.09.09.011.012.014.015.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)15.013.812.410.99.69.09.310.411.813.314.615.4
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.09.08.08.09.011.012.014.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.99.98.27.65.34.66.17.58.010.411.310.7
Precipitation (mm)2389997178601263471468045
Sunny days1058121510131610101112
Rainy days212323181620181520211919
Snow days000000000000

Christchurch City - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Christchurch City:

The best time to visit Christchurch City during the most sunny months:

  • January — 10.9(h)
  • November — 11.3(h)
  • December — 10.7(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Christchurch City:

  • December — 15.4(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Christchurch City is at

  • February — 89(mm)
  • March — 99(mm)
  • July — 126(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Christchurch City?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Christchurch City.
    What is the weather like in Christchurch City?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Christchurch City by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Christchurch City have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Christchurch City throughout the year.