Christchurch
Christchurch Central, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand
Current Weather
15°59°
Clear
Feels Like: 13°56°
Min: 11°52°
Max: 15°60°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 12°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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20:01
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16:40
Moonrise
05:02
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Christchurch today, October 23, 2026
Christchurch starts October 23, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.Christchurch starts October 23, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.
The day peaks near 15°C and cools toward 11°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 68% and 82% and the peak around 22:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 13:00 near 19 km/h.The day peaks near 60°F and cools toward 52°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 68% and 82% and the peak around 22:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 13:00 near 12 mph.
Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 11% near 19:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:25, sunset at 20:01, and 13 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 11% near 19:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:25, sunset at 20:01, and 13 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today overall.
The practical takeaway for Christchurch is a bright October 23, 2026, ideal for outdoor errands before temperatures ease from about 15°C.The practical takeaway for Christchurch is a bright October 23, 2026, ideal for outdoor errands before temperatures ease from about 60°F.
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.The warmest month in Christchurch is February, with average high temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.
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.The coldest month in Christchurch is July, with average low temperatures of 43°F. The average temperature during this period is around 47°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Christchurch?
The wettest month in Christchurch is July, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Christchurch is July, with an average of 3 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Christchurch?
The driest month in Christchurch is September, with an average of 40 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Christchurch is September, with an average of 1.6 in of precipitation.