Monthly climate guide
Christchurch weather in January
With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (53°F), January feels warm in Christchurch. Rainfall averages about 77 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-summer to Christchurch — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
- Just 260 km apart, but Christchurch runs about 3°C warmer than Nelson this month.
January is typically Christchurch's warmest month.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
77 mm
some rain
Humidity
66%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Christchurch weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 77 mm | 66% | 66% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 56 mm | 68% | 61% |
| March | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 77 mm | 74% | 66% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 100 mm | 80% | 66% |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 78 mm | 85% | 63% |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 38°F | 94 mm | 89% | 64% |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 81 mm | 88% | 64% |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 73 mm | 87% | 64% |
| September | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 40°F | 61 mm | 83% | 65% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 88 mm | 79% | 69% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 77 mm | 75% | 68% |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 51°F | 77 mm | 71% | 70% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Christchurch?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Christchurch →Other New Zealand cities in January
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Christchurch in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Christchurch?
January is a reasonable time for Christchurch: highs around 24°C and about 77 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Christchurch in January?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Christchurch in January?
Christchurch typically gets around 77 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Christchurch (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.