Weather in Christchurch in August
In an average August, Christchurch sees a daily high around 10°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 10°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 13°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
17°C
1994-08-28
Lowest
5°C
1992-08-27
Low
Highest
12°C
2022-08-05
Lowest
0°C
1993-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
12°C
2022-08-05
Lowest
-6°C
1994-08-10
Humidity
Highest
9.6 g/m³
2022-08-18
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
1984-08-06
Wind
Highest
53 km/h
1982-08-02
Lowest
6 km/h
1999-08-02
Gust
Highest
87 km/h
1982-08-02
Lowest
12 km/h
2005-08-02
Precip
Wettest
155 mm
1992
Driest
12 mm
1994
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