Weather in Christchurch
Christchurch is popular with visitors year round, with mild temperatures from spring to autumn (September to May), when most of the festivals take place. The region is flush with blossoms, budding trees and new-born lambs in the spring. Summer (when daily temperatures average ranges from 12°C (53°F) to 22°C (71°F) ) is the peak tourist season, and perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking and watersports. Christchurch and the Canterbury region showcase the country's most spectacular autumn colours. Winter (when daily temperatures average between 1°C (34°F) and 11°C (51°F) ) draws skiers to the excellent nearby snowfields.
Weather (day) | Temp (max day) | Rain (mm) | Wind (mph) | Humidity Pressure Visibility | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
15
ene
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Monday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
12
nne
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Tuesday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
10
nnw
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Wednesday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
10
ssw
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Thursday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
6
ne
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Friday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
12
ene
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
Saturday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
12
°C
|
0 |
2
ese
|
20-40% 1023 mb good |
We update the weather data for from our weather partner every four hours. The time the last update was received is detailed here.
- 0 to 30 is very low
- 31 to 50 is low
- 51 to 70 is moderate to low
- 71 to 80 is moderate
- 81 to 90 is moderate to high
- 91 to 100 is high
- Very poor - less than 1km
- Poor - between 1km and 4km
- Moderate - between 4km and 10km
- Good - between 10km and 20km
- Very good - between 20km and 40km
- Excellent - more than 40km