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20°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 19°
Min: 13°
Max: 20°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 20°C and dropping to 14°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy until night.
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06:52
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19:10
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13:20
Moonrise
20:52
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Weather in Christchurch today, September 16, 2026
Christchurch stays under cloudy skies on September 16, 2026, with only brief brighter breaks. Plan for a day that feels grey more often than open.
The day peaks near 20°C and cools toward 13°C. Expect humidity between 48% and 77%, most humid near 23:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 16:00 near 4.2 km/h.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 19:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 38.9 km, though it can fall to 34.2 km. Daylight runs from 06:52 to 19:10, lasting 12 hours 17 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Christchurch on September 16, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 20°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Christchurch
How warm does it get in Christchurch?
The warmest month in Christchurch is August, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.
How cold does it get in Christchurch?
The coldest month in Christchurch is January, with average low temperatures of 5°C. The average temperature during this period is around 7°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Christchurch?
The wettest month in Christchurch is October, with an average of 119mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Christchurch?
The driest month in Christchurch is April, with an average of 49mm of precipitation.
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