Christchurch Weather in February
New Zealand · February climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.6/10
Christchurch in February sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), dropping to about 12°C (53°F) at night. February is summer in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 13.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is February a good time to visit Christchurch?
Yes — February is one of the best months to visit Christchurch. The weather rates excellent (9.6/10) on our comfort score.
February weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 63% |
| Daylight | 13.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.6 km/h |
| vs January | About as warm as January, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Christchurch in February
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Christchurch weather in other months
Jan24°C / 12°C65 mmExcellentFeb24°C / 12°C67 mmExcellentMar21°C / 10°C66 mmExcellentApr18°C / 8°C81 mmGoodMay14°C / 5°C87 mmFairJun11°C / 3°C85 mmFairJul10°C / 3°C92 mmPoorAug12°C / 3°C77 mmFairSep14°C / 4°C61 mmGoodOct16°C / 6°C83 mmGoodNov19°C / 8°C70 mmExcellentDec22°C / 10°C86 mmGood
← JanuaryBest time to visit ChristchurchMarch →
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