Christchurch in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in august 2025
The weather in Christchurch in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 17.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
28%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
28%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
29%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
40%
24%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in august.
The climate of Christchurch in august is bad
In august in Christchurch, the climate is quite dry (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly cold there the month of august, but it is livable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Christchurch is 49°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Christchurch in august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2011.
In august in Christchurch, the days on average last 10:20. Sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset is at 18:44.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not recommended to go in Christchurch.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Christchurch:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Christchurch.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 17.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:20 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in august 2024:
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
36°F to 50°F
38°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in august | bad weather |
| Ashburton in august | bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in august | bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in august | bad weather |
| Greymouth in august | bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in august | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in august | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Westport in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in august:
Weather data for Christchurch for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Christchurch.