Temperatures in August
It's cool in August in Christchurch with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Christchurch in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Christchurch with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 13°C, with nights close to 3°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Christchurch will be around 14°C, with nights close to 4°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Christchurch. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Christchurch in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
40 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Christchurch in August
With 22°C, Christchurch hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Christchurch
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Christchurch, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Christchurch
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Christchurch, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Christchurch.
Daily Snowfall in August in Christchurch
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in August in Christchurch, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in August.
Daily UV Index in August in Christchurch
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Christchurch, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Christchurch Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Christchurch, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Christchurch Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Christchurch, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in August in Christchurch per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in August in Christchurch, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in August for Christchurch
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Christchurch. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Christchurch by Month
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