Christchurch, New Zealand Weather Radar

About Christchurch weather

Christchurch is in Christchurch City, New Zealand at -43.53°, 172.63°. Right now it’s 14° and clear; today’s high is 14° with a 0% chance of rain.

New Zealand's maritime climate is defined by its isolation in the Southern Pacific Ocean and the dramatic influence of the Southern Alps, which divide the South Island into dramatically different weather zones. The country sits in the "Roaring Forties" wind belt, receiving a constant procession of weather systems from the west that bring frequent rainfall and rapidly changing conditions. The weather can shift from sunny to stormy within hours, a trait that locals accept as simply part of island life.