SeasonMapChristchurch vs Tongariro: which is better, month by month
Christchurch beats Tongariro in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in September (77 vs 63) — and they are within 3 points in March, April and June.
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 Tongariro — all 12 months
| Month | Christchurch | Tongariro | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Christchurch | 6 |
| February | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 89Anice, rainy, clean air | Christchurch | 4 |
| 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 | 68Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 4 |
| June | 66Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 67Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| July | 63Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 4 |
| August | 71Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 7 |
| September | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 14 |
| October | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 73Bcold, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 8 |
| November | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | 77Bcool, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 8 |
| December | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | 82Anice, soaked, clean air | Christchurch | 7 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is September (77 vs 63). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.