Christchurch vs Wellington

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Christchurch edges ahead as the better destination in July. Christchurch offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Wellington sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Christchurch is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Wellington is cooler at 11°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Christchurch is the stronger choice in July.

Christchurch reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Wellington averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 2°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.

Christchurch receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Wellington sees 85 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Christchurch the drier option by 3 rain days and 32 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.