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

In July, Christchurch averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in July

Christchurch is the better pick in July — 63 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	9°C	10°C
Avg high / low	12° / 1°	13° / 6°
Rainfall	79 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	10	13
Humidity	84%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	21	22

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

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Christchurch vs Kaikōura in July — FAQ

Is July better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in July — 63 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in July?: In July, Christchurch averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm.