Christchurch in August
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
9Rainy days (48 mm)
10:12 hDaylight
07:27Sunrise · 17:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 14°C | 50 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| February | 20°C | 14°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 18°C | 13°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 16°C | 10°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 13°C | 8°C | 50 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 11°C | 6°C | 57 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 10°C | 5°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 11°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 12°C | 7°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 48 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 16°C | 11°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 18°C | 13°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Christchurch in August?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are February, January, March, December.