Wellington vs Christchurch

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Christchurch edges ahead as the better destination in February. Christchurch offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Wellington sees 11 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Wellington sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Christchurch is also comfortable at 22°C.

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

Wellington reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Christchurch averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Wellington receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Christchurch sees 40 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Christchurch the drier option by 1 rain day and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.