Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
Christchurch, New Zealand in February
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
40mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°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
February22°C average high
February is one of Christchurch's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February40mm average rain
February is one of Christchurch's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
February6.7 hours average sun
February is one of Christchurch's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February17°C average sea
February is one of Christchurch's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
February51 weather score
February is one of Christchurch's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.