WEATHER

Christchurch Weather Chart

Spring : September - November
Summer : December - February
Autumn : March - May
Winter : June - August

The chart below shows the yearly temperatures and rainfall in Christchurch, New Zealand. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius and rainfall in centimetres. They are indicative (within a few degrees) of weather you can expect throughout Canterbury region. No guarantees though!

We have a pleasant mild climate,accommodating both summer and winter activities.
Mean Daily Maximum: Jan 22 °C (71 °F); July 11 °C (52 °F)
Mean Daily Minimum : Jan 12 °C (54 °F); July 4°C (39 °F)
Mean Annual Maximum : 32 °C (90 °F)
Mean Annual Minimum : 4 °C (39 °F)

Sunshine
Mean Average Bright Sunshine 2040 Hours per annum

Rain
Average Rain Days 1 MM or more 85 per annum
Average Rain Days 5 MM or more 37 per annum
Average Annual Rainfall 666 MM

Frost
Average Days of Screen Frost (minimum Air Temperature less than 0 oC 36 Days per annum

Relative Humidity
Average Relative Humidity January 9 AM - 69% 3 PM 60%
July 9 AM 87% 3 PM 70%

Wind
Average Number of Days with gusts reaching 63 KM/H or more - 52 per annum
Average Number of Days with gusts reaching 96 KM/H or more - 3 per annum