Waimairi Beach, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Waimairi Beach is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,340. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Waimairi Beach
Waimairi Beach is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located north-east of the city. It is east of Parklands and north of North New Brighton. The word "waimairi" translates to "listless stream".
People
Climate
| Population | 1,340 |
| Population Density | 2,197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.4783°, 172.7201° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Waimairi Beach
Waimairi Beach is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,340. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Waimairi Beach
Waimairi Beach has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (17°C), the coldest is Jul (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4783°S, 172.7201°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 87 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 27 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 28 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 58 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 49 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in |
Waimairi Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Waimairi Beach
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Waimairi Beach
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU 98.5FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 3ABN Christian Radio | bible teaching, christian | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthemz | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Akaroa World Radio | easy listening | AAC | |
| XS80s | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dave FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ | pop music, top 40 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 8K.NZ | eclectic, independent | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDU | alternative | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Waimairi Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| Godley Head Heritage Trust Museum | ||||
| Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre | ||||
| Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery | ||||
| New Brighton Museum | ||||
| Ngaio Marsh House | ||||
| Our City O-Tautahi | ||||
| Pioneer Hall | ||||
| Quake City | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| Rutherford's Den | ||||
| Steam Scene Museum | ||||
| Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum | ||||
| Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities | ||||
| The Central Art Gallery | ||||
| The Whare | ||||
| Thornycroft Torpedo Boat Museum | ||||
| Yaldhurst Museum |
Libraries in Waimairi Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aranui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Discussion Scheme | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Harbour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fendalton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyttelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macmillan Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matatiki: Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Opawa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papanui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parklands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rangiora Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redcliff Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spreydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tai Tapu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Riccarton Community and School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waimairi Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Christchurch Night Market — Ferrymead | |||||
| Lincoln Saturday Market | |||||
| Lyttleton Farmers Market | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| South Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Restaurants in Waimairi Beach
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Waimairi Beach
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Waimairi Beach
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Waimairi Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Waimairi Beach
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Culverden | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Waimairi Beach
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Surgery | ||
| ARA Health Centre | ||
| Cashel Health Centre | ||
| Christchurch PsychMed | ||
| Ear Health Riccarton | ||
| Etu Pasifika | ||
| High Street City Health | ||
| Ilam Medical Centre | ||
| Maui Clinic | ||
| Pegasus Primary Mental Health Services | ||
| Rodger Wright Centre | ||
| Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa | ||
| Straven Medical | ||
| The Merivale Clinic | ||
| Triton Hearing Clinic, St Albans | ||
| Urology Associates |
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What is the population of Waimairi Beach?
Waimairi Beach has a population of 1,340 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,197 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waimairi Beach?
Waimairi Beach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.
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