Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical February high
Typical range
February climate
February in Christchurch
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some cloudier spells.
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 6 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
21%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.9 hFebruary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableFebruary
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In February, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 54°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%February Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in February.
8 mphFebruary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical February day
February late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain11%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday70°F
Rain14%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain11%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening66°F
Rain9%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 56 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Feb | 74 | 55 | 1.7 | 6 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Apr | 65 | 47 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.3 | 78 |
| May | 60 | 43 | 2.0 | 8 | 7.2 | 81 |
| Jun | 54 | 39 | 2.2 | 9 | 6.6 | 83 |
| Jul | 53 | 38 | 2.4 | 9 | 7.0 | 83 |
| Aug | 56 | 39 | 2.0 | 10 | 7.9 | 81 |
| Sep | 60 | 43 | 1.7 | 9 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.6 | 73 |
| Nov | 68 | 49 | 2.2 | 9 | 11.9 | 70 |
| Dec | 72 | 54 | 2.3 | 10 | 12.1 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology