When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch in September
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Is another month better than September?
September 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 September
- ChristchurchHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Christchurch, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Sep: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Outside 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.
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