SeasonMapChristchurch vs Te Anau: which is better, month by month
Christchurch beats Te Anau in 6 of 12 months — its lead peaks in September (77 vs 69) — while Te Anau wins June; they are within 3 points in the other 5 months.
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 Te Anau — all 12 months
| Month | Christchurch | Te Anau | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 88Anice, rainy, clean air | Christchurch | 5 |
| February | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 86Anice, rainy, clean air | Christchurch | 7 |
| March | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | 85Acool, rainy, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| April | 79Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 78Bcool, rainy, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| May | 72Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 70Bcold, soaked, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| June | 66Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 70Bcold, rainy, clean air | Te Anau | 4 |
| July | 63Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 65Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| August | 71Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 72Bcold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| September | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 69Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 8 |
| October | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 75Bcool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 6 |
| November | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | 81Acool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 4 |
| December | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | 84Anice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 5 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is September (77 vs 69). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.