SeasonMapChristchurch vs Franz Josef: which is better, month by month
Christchurch beats Franz Josef in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (93 vs 76) — and they are within 3 points in June.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Christchurch vs Franz Josef — all 12 months
| Month | Christchurch | Franz Josef | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 17 |
| February | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 15 |
| March | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 11 |
| April | 79Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 71Bcool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 8 |
| May | 72Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 62Ccool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 10 |
| June | 66Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 65Ccold, soaked, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| July | 63Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 4 |
| August | 71Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 7 |
| September | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 14 |
| October | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 67Ccool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 14 |
| November | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 13 |
| December | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | 72Bnice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 17 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (93 vs 76). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.