Best Time to Visit Christchurch: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Christchurch: February, January, March, December.
- Best months for Christchurch: February, January, March, December.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: October, June, August.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 6.0).
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
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are February, January, March, December.
When is the rainy season in Christchurch?
The wettest months are October, June, August.