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

In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in August

Christchurch is the better pick in August — 71 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — August climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Kaikōura
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	66/100 (C)
Feels-like high	10°C	10°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	13° / 6°
Rainfall	43 mm	68 mm
Rainy days	9	11
Humidity	81%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	22	23

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

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in August — FAQ

Is August better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in August — 71 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in August?: In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm.