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

In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Wellington averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 87 mm.

Christchurch vs Wellington in August

Christchurch and Wellington are nearly tied in August — 71 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Wellington — August climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Wellington
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	10°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	13° / 7°
Rainfall	43 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	9	13
Humidity	81%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	22	28

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

Christchurch vs Wellington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Christchurch or Wellington?: Christchurch and Wellington are nearly tied in August — 71 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Wellington in August?: In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Wellington averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 87 mm.