Christchurch Weather in December
New Zealand · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall86 mm (3.4 in)
RatingGood 7.6/10
Expect warm days in Christchurch in December: the average high is 22°C (71°F) and the average low is 10°C (51°F). December is summer in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over 15 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 15.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Christchurch?
December is a good time to visit Christchurch (7.6/10), though January to March are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Cloud cover | 72% |
| Daylight | 15.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.1 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C warmer than November, with 16 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Christchurch in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Christchurch weather in other months
Jan24°C / 12°C65 mmExcellentFeb24°C / 12°C67 mmExcellentMar21°C / 10°C66 mmExcellentApr18°C / 8°C81 mmGoodMay14°C / 5°C87 mmFairJun11°C / 3°C85 mmFairJul10°C / 3°C92 mmPoorAug12°C / 3°C77 mmFairSep14°C / 4°C61 mmGoodOct16°C / 6°C83 mmGoodNov19°C / 8°C70 mmExcellentDec22°C / 10°C86 mmGood
← NovemberBest time to visit ChristchurchJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Perth25°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide28°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Melbourne24°C · 63 mm · Excellent
- Canberra26°C · 75 mm · Excellent
- Kingston22°C · 78 mm · Excellent
- Auckland22°C · 82 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
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