Christchurch Weather in January
New Zealand · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall65 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9/10
Expect warm days in Christchurch in January: the average high is 24°C (75°F) and the average low is 12°C (53°F). January is summer in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Christchurch?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Christchurch. The weather rates excellent (9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Cloud cover | 67% |
| Daylight | 14.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.6 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 21 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Christchurch in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
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