Christchurch

Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Current Weather

12°

Clear

Feels Like: 10°

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Max: 14°

The next few hours will be mostly clear, with tomorrow reaching 14°C and dropping to 7°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:32

Sunrise

18:15

Sunset

11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

08:20

Moonrise

23:00

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

14°

Wednesday

14°

Thursday

10°

Friday

16°

Saturday

18°

Sunday

13°

Monday

15°

Tuesday

11°

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11°

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UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

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Weather in Christchurch tomorrow, September 16, 2026

Rain features in Christchurch on September 16, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 20% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 11:00, with cover close to 59%.

The temperature range runs from about 9°C up to 14°C. Expect humidity between 64% and 82%, most humid near 03:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 09:00 at 5.8 km/h.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 36% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 95% around 18:00. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:30, sunset at 18:16, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, Christchurch looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 14°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Christchurch

How warm does it get in Christchurch?

The warmest month in Christchurch is February, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.

How cold does it get in Christchurch?

The coldest month in Christchurch is July, with average low temperatures of 6°C. The average temperature during this period is around 8°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Christchurch?

The wettest month in Christchurch is July, with an average of 75mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Christchurch?

The driest month in Christchurch is September, with an average of 40mm of precipitation.

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