Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Christchurchis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 54.7%
Overall score 23.3%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. January
Score 54.7%
2. February
Score 54.3%
3. March
Score 51.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 23.3%
2. July
Score 25.7%
3. August
Score 27.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. January
Score 36.0%
2. February
Score 35.0%
3. May
Score 31.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 21.0%
2. July
Score 23.0%
3. August
Score 26.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. December
Score 81.0%
2. February
Score 79.0%
3. March
Score 79.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 15.0%
2. July
Score 17.0%
3. August
Score 19.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. January
Score 51.0%
2. February
Score 49.0%
3. March
Score 45.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 34.0%
2. July
Score 37.0%
3. October
Score 37.0%