Christchurch in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in october 2025
The weather in Christchurch in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
24%
13%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
28%
15%
12%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
26%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
47°F
44%
26%
10%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in october.
The climate of Christchurch in october is tolerable
the weather in Christchurch in october is quite dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 1.6in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is relatively cool here this month, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Christchurch is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Christchurch in october with a maximum record of 77°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of time.
On average, in Christchurch, the days of october last 13:15. Sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset is at 19:53.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in New Zealand.
Christchurch: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in november to Christchurch. more information
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Christchurch:
In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.22km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:15 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in october 2024:
38°F to 59°F
56°F to 65°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 68°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 70°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 59°F
41°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
61°F to 68°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in october | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in october | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in october | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in october | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in october | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in october | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in october | tolerable weather |
| Nelson Lakes in october | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in october | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in october | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Westport in october | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Christchurch in october:
Weather data for Christchurch for october 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.