When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch in October
Good month. Outside 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).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside 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).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. 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 October
- ChristchurchHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Christchurch, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Outside 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).
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 layer for the evenings