Weather in Christchurch in January
In an average January, Christchurch sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2021-01-26
Lowest
11°C
1997-01-04
Low
Highest
21°C
2019-01-05
Lowest
7°C
2012-01-26
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
2018-01-31
Lowest
2°C
2012-01-26
Humidity
Highest
16.1 g/m³
2018-01-29
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
2017-01-04
Wind
Highest
64 km/h
1988-01-19
Lowest
9 km/h
2012-01-10
Gust
Highest
104 km/h
1988-01-19
Lowest
20 km/h
2016-01-30
Precip
Wettest
136 mm
2016
Driest
7 mm
1987
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