Christchurch & Canterbury
A garden city still visibly rebuilding after the earthquakes, with the recovery itself now part of the story worth seeing, the Southern Alps close enough for a day trip, and punting on a river that runs improbably English through the middle of it all.
The best time to visit Christchurch & Canterbury is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F). Local time there is 19:09 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
January · high 22°C · rain 38mm · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C72°F | 38mm1.5in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 22°C71°F | 77mm3.0in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 20°C68°F | 55mm2.2in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C64°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| May | 16°C60°F | 63mm2.5in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| June | 12°C54°F | 63mm2.5in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| July | 11°C53°F | 107mm4.2in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| August | 13°C55°F | 46mm1.8in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| September | 15°C58°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 17°C62°F | 56mm2.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| November | 19°C66°F | 76mm3.0in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 20°C68°F | 86mm3.4in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Christchurch & Canterbury?
The best time to visit Christchurch & Canterbury is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).
How warm does Christchurch & Canterbury get?
Typical daytime highs in Christchurch & Canterbury are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 12°C (54°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (70°F).
Is Christchurch & Canterbury expensive?
On the ground, Christchurch & Canterbury is middling.
What sort of trip is Christchurch & Canterbury good for?
Christchurch & Canterbury is good for nature and scenery, adventure holidays, history and culture, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Christchurch & Canterbury?
The wettest month in Christchurch & Canterbury is July at 107mm (4.2in), the driest January at 38mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 65mm (2.5in).
What plug do I need for Christchurch & Canterbury?
Christchurch & Canterbury uses type I sockets at 230 V.
