Weather in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand in April
In an average April, Christchurch sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2010-04-01
Lowest
7°C
2018-04-10
Low
Highest
16°C
2024-04-10
Lowest
0°C
1991-04-22
Feels-like
Highest
27°C
2010-04-01
Lowest
-6°C
1990-04-19
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2015-04-08
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
1997-04-20
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
1994-04-20
Lowest
9 km/h
1987-04-18
Precip
Wettest
166 mm
2017
Driest
12 mm
2001
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