When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch, month by month
The best months for Christchurch: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.23 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.22 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days72 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.21 °C / 11 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.18 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days59 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Winter: snow on passes, chains needed; ski season opens mid-month; about 9 hours of daylight in the south.12 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.12 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days54 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.13 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.15 °C / 5 °C, 8 rain days59 °F / 41 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).17 °C / 7 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 45 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.19 °C / 9 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.21 °C / 11 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday