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Christchurch in July
what's the weather like?

July is a difficult time — January offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -43.53°N 172.64°E
52°FMax temperature
32%Rainy days
8.0hSunshine / day

Christchurch weather in July

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 52°F
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)

Should you visit Christchurch in July?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 32%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 52°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.0h/d

Our take: July is an average time for Christchurch. January (7.9/10) is clearly preferable.

Christchurch in July by trip type

What to expect in July

In July, Christchurch sees 11°F during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Christchurch

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January55°F70°F28%0.1in13.3h7.9/10
🌤️ February57°F70°F25%0.1in12.0h7.8/10
🌤️ March54°F66°F25%0.1in10.7h7.4/10
⛅ April48°F63°F27%0.1in9.8h7.1/10
⛅ May45°F57°F28%0.1in8.4h6.3/10
🌦️ June41°F52°F35%0.1in7.0h4.6/10
🌫️ July39°F52°F32%0.1in8.0h5.0/10
⛅ August39°F54°F26%0.1in9.0h6.2/10
⛅ September43°F57°F31%0.1in10.5h7.0/10
⛅ October46°F61°F36%0.1in11.7h7.1/10
⛅ November50°F63°F34%0.1in12.6h7.2/10
🌤️ December54°F66°F36%0.1in13.0h7.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Christchurch averages 52°F, 32% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10. See methodology →

July vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Christchurch in July

Is July a good time to visit Christchurch?
July is not recommended for Christchurch (score 5.0/10). With 32% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider January (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Christchurch in July?
It's cool with 52°F daytime and 39°F at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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