When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch in June
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
- DecemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
- JanuaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
- FebruaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
Weather in June
- ChristchurchHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Winter: snow on passes, chains needed; ski season opens mid-month; about 9 hours of daylight in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Christchurch, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 1
June: Outside 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.
January: 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast