Month guide · Christchurch · New Zealand
Christchurch in June
What June is really like in Christchurch: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mick Stephenson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Early winter with frosts and short days; the ski season begins in the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 10th-warmest month in Christchurch: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (14°C (57°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 08:01
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 16:58
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Spring (September–November). Blossom, daffodils and lambs, with changeable weather and the lively Cup and Show Week in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Christchurch Marathon (usually early June)
- Matariki — Māori New Year public holiday (June or July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Port Hills
Port Hills walks and the Bridle Path
The volcanic Port Hills separate the city from Lyttelton Harbour and are crossed by many walking and mountain-bike tracks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
Neighbourhood · Lyttelton
Lyttelton
Go on a Saturday morning for the market, then take the ferry to Diamond Harbour and back.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Central City
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
The city's public art gallery, behind a curving glass facade completed in 2003, holds New Zealand art from colonial painting to contemporary Māori and Pacific work, alongside changing exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
.jpg){kind=link}
Religious site · Central City
Transitional Cathedral
Visit when the sun is behind the coloured glass window in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 2°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Christchurch?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Christchurch in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Christchurch?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Early winter with frosts and short days; the ski season begins in the mountains.
+How warm is Christchurch in June?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Christchurch in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.