Christchurch Weather
Christchurch weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Christchurch current weather
Christchurch now (local time 20:30)
9°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
4° – 22°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Christchurch 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌤️
14°
4°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
⛅
13°
7°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
☁️
20°
8°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☁️
22°
8°
💧24%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
15°
9°
💧29%
Fri
10/9
☁️
12°
9°
💧4%
Sat
10/10
☁️
14°
10°
💧4%
Sun
10/11
☁️
22°
8°
💧9%
Mon
10/12
☁️
20°
9°
💧10%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
23°
10°
💧16%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
15°
10°
💧29%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
13°
8°
💧24%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
22°
12°
💧29%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
14°
8°
💧20%
Best time to visit Christchurch
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Christchurch are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 24°C) and the coldest is July (average low 2°C).
Christchurch climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 24°C | 12°C | 67 mm | 66% | +1°C |
| FebBest | 24°C | 12°C | 58 mm | 68% | 0°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 10°C | 61 mm | 73% | -4°C |
| AprBest | 17°C | 7°C | 77 mm | 79% | -11°C |
| MayBest | 14°C | 5°C | 79 mm | 85% | -17°C |
| Jun | 11°C | 3°C | 80 mm | 88% | -22°C |
| Jul | 10°C | 2°C | 73 mm | 88% | -23°C |
| Aug | 12°C | 3°C | 70 mm | 87% | -22°C |
| SepBest | 14°C | 4°C | 57 mm | 82% | -19°C |
| OctBest | 17°C | 6°C | 78 mm | 78% | -15°C |
| NovBest | 19°C | 8°C | 68 mm | 73% | -9°C |
| DecBest | 22°C | 11°C | 77 mm | 70% | -2°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Christchurch weather month by month: what to wear
Christchurch in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Christchurch is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in NovemberBest month
November in Christchurch is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in DecemberBest month
December in Christchurch is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in JanuaryBest month
January in Christchurch is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, around 67 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in FebruaryBest month
February in Christchurch is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in MarchBest month
March in Christchurch is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in AprilBest month
April in Christchurch is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Christchurch in MayBest month
May in Christchurch is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 85% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Christchurch in June
June in Christchurch is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Christchurch in July
July in Christchurch is chilly: average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 88% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Christchurch in August
August in Christchurch is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 87% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Christchurch in SeptemberBest month
September in Christchurch is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C, around 57 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Christchurch?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Christchurch are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 24°C) and the coldest is July (average low 2°C).
›What's the weather like in Christchurch in October, and what should I wear?
October in Christchurch is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Christchurch in November, and what should I wear?
November in Christchurch is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Christchurch?
Christchurch is wettest in June, with about 80 mm on average, and driest in September, with about 57 mm.
›How cold does Christchurch get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 10°C by day and 2°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.