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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°C / 3°C
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

Long-term averages
  • ChristchurchHighs around 13 °C, lows around 3 °C, 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

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