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Weather in Christchurch

Live weather forecast for Christchurch, New Zealand: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

This page shows a live weather forecast for Christchurch, New Zealand, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

17°17°15°13°11°10°12°14°16°Jan35Feb91Mar47Apr45May69Jun51Jul123Aug47Sep50Oct47Nov70Dec77
Warmest monthJan · 17°C / 63°F
Coldest monthJul · 7°C / 45°F
Wettest monthJul · 123 mm
Annual avg temp12°C / 54°F
Annual rainfall752 mm

About Christchurch

Population419,200
Coordinates-43.533, 172.633
Time zonePacific/Auckland

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Live weather forecast for Christchurch

This page shows a live weather forecast for Christchurch, New Zealand, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Christchurch is Jan (17°C) and the coldest is Jul (7°C). The wettest month is Jul (about 123 mm of rainfall), while Jan is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 12.5°C, with roughly 752 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.