When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch, month by month
The best months for Christchurch: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Winter: snow on passes, chains needed; ski season opens mid-month; about 9 hours of daylight in the south.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Christchurch, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
February: Inside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
Christchurch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.