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Weather in Christchurch for January 2026

Your guide to Christchurch weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Christchurch at the beginning of January is 20.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 22.3 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Christchurch experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 161.3 mm.

Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
25°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Christchurch Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
19°
2
Partly cloudy
21°
3
Moderate rain at times
20°
4
Partly cloudy
22°
5
Patchy rain possible
19°
6
Partly cloudy
20°
7
Sunny
21°
8
Partly cloudy
18°
9
Partly cloudy
21°
10
Overcast
20°
11
Overcast
22°
12
Patchy rain possible
19°
13
Partly cloudy
22°
14
Sunny
23°
15
Cloudy
19°
16
Overcast
20°
17
Cloudy
22°
18
Partly cloudy
20°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
20
Partly cloudy
23°
21
Sunny
20°
22
Patchy rain possible
23°
23
Partly cloudy
20°
24
Patchy rain possible
18°
25
Partly cloudy
22°
26
Overcast
25°
27
Sunny
24°
28
Partly cloudy
20°
29
Cloudy
22°
30
Sunny
22°
31
Cloudy
21°

Temperatures trend during January in Christchurch

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January weather in Christchurch day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /10° 0.4 mm 6
2 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /11° 0.4 mm 7
3 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 20° /12° 2.6 mm 7
4 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /12° 0.1 mm 7
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 1.9 mm 7
6 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 2.2 mm 7
7 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 2 mm 7
8 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /10° 1.3 mm 7
9 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /10° 0.3 mm 8
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 20° /13° 0.1 mm 7
11 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 22° /12° 0.5 mm 8
12 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 0.7 mm 7
13 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /11° 0 mm 8
14 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 23° /11° 0 mm 8
15 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /10° 1.2 mm 7
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 20° /11° 0 mm 7
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 22° /12° 0.2 mm 7
18 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /12° 0.3 mm 7
19 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /12° 1.9 mm 8
20 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /11° 1.1 mm 8
21 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 1.1 mm 7
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /12° 0.1 mm 8
23 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 1.6 mm 7
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 0.8 mm 7
25 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /11° 0.2 mm 8
26 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 25° /11° 2.3 mm 8
27 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 24° /13° 5.2 mm 8
28 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 3 mm 7
29 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 22° /10° 0.4 mm 8
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /12° 0.4 mm 8
31 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /12° 0.2 mm 8
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Christchurch in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Christchurch forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Christchurch in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Christchurch during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 25° and cooler nights around 9°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Christchurch during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 161.3 mm is expected in Christchurch during January, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Christchurch during January?
The average wind speed in Christchurch during January is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Christchurch

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Christchurchs January weather 💧

UV exposure in Christchurch during January

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