Christchurch weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Aug
About Christchurch weather
Is it raining in Christchurch right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Christchurch this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–26° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Christchurch lately?
In the past 7 days, Christchurch had 3 rainy days and 17.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Christchurch?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Christchurch weather by month
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Christchurch is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Christchurch?
June is the wettest month, with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Christchurch?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Christchurch have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 80 mm (3.1 in).
How warm is the sea in Christchurch?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in August at about 9°C (49°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months