Christchurch in January
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
9Rainy days (50 mm)
14:54 hDaylight
06:12Sunrise · 21:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). 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 January?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are February, January, March, December.