Climate Insights for Fendalton

Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
July
76mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fendalton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 640mm of precipitation falls per year. Fendalton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fendalton is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Mar Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jul Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Aug Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Fendalton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fendalton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 640mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 76mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 43mm. That's 33mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Fendalton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Fendalton, which began on March 20, 2026. Fendalton is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 13°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 10°
Oct 12°
Nov 14°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Fendalton is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fendalton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
46 mm
1 cm
Jul
3 °C
12 °C
18 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
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