Weather in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand in October
In an average October, Christchurch sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2001-10-02
Lowest
6°C
2009-10-09
Low
Highest
14°C
2022-10-29
Lowest
-1°C
2007-10-19
Feels-like
Highest
14°C
2022-10-29
Lowest
-7°C
2014-10-05
Humidity
Highest
13.2 g/m³
2022-10-29
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
2003-10-05
Wind
Highest
75 km/h
2025-10-23
Lowest
9 km/h
1995-10-28
Precip
Wettest
149 mm
1989
Driest
38 mm
2010
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