Climate normals · 1970–2000
Christchurch Climate
Christchurch is a city in New Zealand (E9) with a population of about 419,200. Its average annual temperature is 12.2°C (54°F), with roughly 809 mm of rain per year.
12.2°C
Avg Temp
809
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Christchurch Climate
Christchurch has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and receives about 809 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.2°C
Avg Temp
809
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 59 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 49 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 65 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 66 mm |
| May | 10° / 49° | 60 mm |
| June | 7° / 45° | 90 mm |
| July | 7° / 44° | 96 mm |
| August | 8° / 46° | 98 mm |
| September | 10° / 50° | 54 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 65 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 54 mm |
| December | 16° / 61° | 53 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Christchurch
The most comfortable months to visit Christchurch are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 23°C high). The coldest is July (near 2°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Christchurch are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Christchurch, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C and about 809 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Christchurch average about 23°C (73°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.