Christchurch in December
5.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
13Rainy days (101 mm)
7:45 hDaylight
08:11Sunrise · 15:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 5°C | 93 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 8°C | 5°C | 68 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 9°C | 6°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 11°C | 7°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 14°C | 10°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 17°C | 13°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 19°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 19°C | 15°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 18°C | 14°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 15°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 11°C | 8°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 9°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Christchurch in December?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are July, August, September, June.