Weather

Weather in New Zealand

Compared to other major centres in New Zealand, Christchurch is known for its dry, stable and temperate weather.

You can find out more by visiting the Metservice's website.

Average city temperatures

Christchurch

• 22°C / 71F 12°C / 53F summer and winter average temperature
• 2143 sunshine hours per year
• 648mm rainfall average per year

Auckland

• 23°C / 73F 14°C / 57F summer & winter average temperature
• 2060 sunshine hours per year
• 1240mm average rainfall per year

Wellington

• 20°C / 68F 9°C / 48F summer and winter average temperature
• 2025 sunshine hours per year
• 1249mm average rainfall per year

Season temperatures

Canterbury’s climate is known for how mild it is - and famous for its ability to offer you the beauty of all four seasons. The Garden City of Christchurch and it’s region of Canterbury, offers filmmakers an off-season destination, just in time delivery for Northern hemisphere markets. Our ability to mimic most foreign film destinations is second to none - definitely a film-friendly location you can rely on.

Spring (September - November)

• 16-19°C 61-66F average daytime temperature

Summer (December - February)

• 20 - 25°C 68 - 77F average daytime temperature

Autumn (March - May)

• 17 - 21°C 62 - 70F average daytime temperature

Winter (June - August)

• 12 - 16°C 53 - 71F average daytime temperature