Christchurch weather in January
January in Christchurch: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Christchurch · #7 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Christchurch climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Christchurch in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Christchurch?
- January in Christchurch: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Christchurch on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Christchurch in January?
- In January, Christchurch averages a daily high of 22.6°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 23.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Christchurch in January?
- Christchurch has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in January.