Cardboard Cathedral
The Cardboard Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, designed by architect Shigeru Ban. It is one of the 25 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 15th among New Zealand sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Christchurch is warmest in January and February, with daily highs of 21 °C. The coolest months are June and July, when daily highs reach about 10 °C or 11 °C and lows drop to between 3 °C and 4 °C. Rainfall is highest in July, with about 77 mm of rain over 16 days.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10 km away, and the site is 305 km from the capital, Wellington. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with visits to the CTV Building, which is 0.1 km away, or the Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch, located 0.5 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 64 | 66 | 77 | 75 | 44 | 54 | 49 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
