Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
53°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Christchurch
New Zealand · Oceania
Christchurch is most comfortable in early local autumn. Local summers are mild and local winters are cool. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
37°F to 71°F
Rain
9 days/mo
Sunshine
9.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
7.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 35°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
41%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 53°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday53°F
Rain19%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon53°F
Rain17%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening46°F
Rain14%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Christchurch with Melbourne.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology