Climate in Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.3°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 734 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 23.6°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Christchurch is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Christchurch receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 184 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Dec.

Christchurch sees an estimated 734 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Christchurch are Dec, Jan, Feb. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Christchurch has a climate comfort score of 74/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Auckland — Oceanic, comfort 82/100
• Climate in Wellington — Oceanic, comfort 79/100
• Climate in Melbourne — Oceanic, comfort 82/100