Christchurch in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in january 2025
The weather in Christchurch in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
26%
17%
8%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
27%
13%
12%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
29%
13%
11%
Weather at 3am
56°F
47%
22%
14%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in january.
The climate of Christchurch in january is good
In january in Christchurch, the climate is quite dry (with 2.2in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite good here the month of january. The thermometer averaged maximum of 72°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Christchurch is 65°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Christchurch in january with a maximum record of 92°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 25 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 81% of the month.
Day length in Christchurch in january is 15:03. The sun rises at 06:07 and sunset is at 21:10.
With a good climate, january is a good month to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in january 2024:
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 72°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 74°F
59°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
61°F to 68°F
59°F to 88°F
59°F to 72°F
61°F to 81°F
70°F to 81°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 65°F
56°F to 77°F
56°F to 67°F
70°F to 83°F
72°F to 90°F
56°F to 77°F
61°F to 77°F
54°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
72°F to 83°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 70°F
52°F to 74°F
59°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in january | good weather |
| Ashburton in january | good weather |
| Timaru in january | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in january | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in january | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in january | good weather |
| Nelson Lakes in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in january | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in january | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Westport in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in january:
Weather data for Christchurch for january 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.