Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Christchurch, New Zealand in August
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Christchurch, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August12°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August62mm average rain
August is wetter than Christchurch's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.5 hours average sun
August is below Christchurch's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August9°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August25 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.