Best time to swim in Christchurch in New Zealand Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Christchurch in New Zealand? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Christchurch and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Christchurch, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Christchurch: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Christchurch in New Zealand? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 61°F (min: 57°F/max: 65°F)
February 61°F (min: 58°F/max: 65°F)
March 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 62°F)
April 57°F (min: 55°F/max: 59°F)
May 55°F (min: 53°F/max: 56°F)
June 52°F (min: 50°F/max: 54°F)
July 50°F (min: 48°F/max: 52°F)
August 50°F (min: 48°F/max: 51°F)
September 51°F (min: 49°F/max: 53°F)
October 52°F (min: 49°F/max: 56°F)
November 55°F (min: 52°F/max: 58°F)
December 58°F (min: 54°F/max: 62°F)

Water temperature variation in Christchurch throughout the year

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