When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Christchurch
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet, short days); school holidays for crowds and prices.
Weather in August
- ChristchurchHighs around 13 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings