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

In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.

Christchurch vs Sydney in August

Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Sydney — August climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Sydney
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	10°C	15°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	43 mm	97 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	81%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	22	46

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

Christchurch vs Sydney in August — FAQ

Is August better in Christchurch or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Sydney in August?: In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.