What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in April?

In April, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 81 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in April

Christchurch is the better pick in April — 79 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — April climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	17°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	18° / 10°
Rainfall	59 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	7	9
Humidity	78%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	17	17

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Christchurch vs Kaikōura in April — FAQ

Is April better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in April — 79 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in April?: In April, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 81 mm.