Best Time to Visit Christchurch: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Christchurch: July, August, September, June.
- Best months for Christchurch: July, August, September, June.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: November, January, October.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 5°C | 93 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 8°C | 5°C | 68 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 9°C | 6°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 11°C | 7°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 14°C | 10°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 17°C | 13°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 19°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 19°C | 15°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 18°C | 14°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 15°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 11°C | 8°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 9°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are July, August, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Christchurch?
The wettest months are November, January, October.