Weather in Christchurch - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Christchurch, New Zealand: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Christchurch

today🌧️ 10°💧 1.2 mm

Thu🌧️ 8°💧 0.9 mm

Fri🌧️ 6°💧 0.1 mm

Sat☀️ 7°💧 1.4 mm

Sun☀️ 8°💧 0.1 mm

Mon🌤️ 10°night 9°

Tue☁️ 14°💧 0.2 mm

Wed🌤️ 10°💧 0.2 mm

14-day forecast - Christchurch

📅 Christchurch 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

10°

around 8° at night · days with rain: 6

Weeks 3-4 · avg for July

12°

around 2° at night · rain chance 41%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for August

12°

around 3° at night · rain chance 44%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Christchurch: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 10° by day and 8° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 12° in July, and about 12° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Christchurch

Wednesday8 July 2026

🌧️10°light rain

sunrise 08:02 · sunset 17:07 · night 8° · evening 9° · rain 1.24 mm · humidity 88% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 99%

Thursday9 July 2026

🌧️8°light rain

sunrise 08:02 · sunset 17:08 · night 5° · evening 5° · rain 0.86 mm · humidity 59% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%

Friday10 July 2026

🌧️6°light rain

sunrise 08:01 · sunset 17:08 · night 3° · evening 4° · rain 0.1 mm · humidity 58% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 32%

Saturday11 July 2026

☀️7°clear sky

sunrise 08:01 · sunset 17:09 · night 5° · evening 5° · rain 1.44 mm · humidity 58% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 4%

Sunday12 July 2026

☀️8°clear sky

sunrise 08:00 · sunset 17:10 · night 7° · evening 7° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 68% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%

Monday13 July 2026

🌤️10°scattered clouds

sunrise 08:00 · sunset 17:11 · night 9° · evening 10° · humidity 62% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 35%

Tuesday14 July 2026

☁️14°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:59 · sunset 17:12 · night 10° · evening 12° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 60% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday15 July 2026

🌤️10°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:59 · sunset 17:12 · night 8° · evening 8° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 78% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 30%

Thursday16 July 2026

🌧️11°light rain

sunrise 07:58 · sunset 17:13 · night 9° · evening 9° · rain 1.65 mm · humidity 85% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday17 July 2026

🌧️10°light rain

sunrise 07:57 · sunset 17:14 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 71% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday18 July 2026

☁️11°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:57 · sunset 17:15 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 78% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday19 July 2026

☁️11°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:56 · sunset 17:16 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 1.74 mm · humidity 76% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 98%

Monday20 July 2026

☁️10°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:55 · sunset 17:17 · night 9° · evening 9° · rain 26.61 mm · humidity 74% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday21 July 2026

☁️11°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:54 · sunset 17:18 · night 7° · evening 8° · rain 9.09 mm · humidity 69% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday22 July 2026

☁️11°broken clouds

sunrise 07:54 · sunset 17:19 · night 8° · evening 7° · humidity 60% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 66%

Thursday23 July 2026

☁️9°broken clouds

sunrise 07:53 · sunset 17:20 · night 9° · evening 10° · humidity 54% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 62%

☀️ UV index in Christchurch - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Christchurch is 2 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

🌊 Sea temperature - Christchurch

Water today

10°C

Week avg

10°C

How's the water?

very cold

16-day sea temperature forecast:

8.07 10°C9.07 10°C10.07 10°C11.07 10°C12.07 10°C13.07 10°C14.07 10°C15.07 10°C16.07 10°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 19°CFeb 20°CMar 18°CApr 16°CMay 13°CJun 11°CJul 10°CAug 9°CSep 11°COct 13°CNov 16°CDec 18°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Christchurch

Air quality in Christchurch is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³, PM10: 7.6 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Christchurch	4.7	7.6	very good
Wellington	4.5	7.6	very good
Lower Hutt	4.5	7.6	very good
Dunedin	4.1	6.9	very good
Manukau	2.3	3.2	very good
Auckland	2.3	3.2	very good
Tauranga	1.1	1.5	very good
Hamilton City	0.8	0.9	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 13:00).

Christchurch weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

🎉 Public holidays in Christchurch - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Christchurch: Matariki (10 July, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).

10 JulyFriday

Matariki

🎈 long weekend

26 OctoberMonday

Labour Day

🎈 long weekend

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

🎈 long weekend

28 DecemberMonday

Boxing Day

🎈 long weekend

1 JanuaryFriday 2027

New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

4 JanuaryMonday 2027

Day after New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

8 FebruaryMonday 2027

Waitangi Day

🎈 long weekend

26 MarchFriday 2027

Good Friday

🎈 long weekend

29 MarchMonday 2027

Easter Monday

🎈 long weekend

26 AprilMonday 2027

Anzac Day

🎈 long weekend

7 JuneMonday 2027

King's Birthday

🎈 long weekend

25 JuneFriday 2027

Matariki

🎈 long weekend

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.

Nearby places

NelsonWellingtonDunedinPalmerston NorthInvercargillNew PlymouthHastings

FAQ - Christchurch weather

What is the weather like in Christchurch today?

Today it is about 10° during the day and 8° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Christchurch?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.