Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Christchurch
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
12.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableDecember
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 51°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain15%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday68°F
Rain18%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain17%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening64°F
Rain13%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 56 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Feb | 74 | 55 | 1.7 | 6 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Apr | 65 | 47 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.3 | 78 |
| May | 60 | 43 | 2.0 | 8 | 7.2 | 81 |
| Jun | 54 | 39 | 2.2 | 9 | 6.6 | 83 |
| Jul | 53 | 38 | 2.4 | 9 | 7.0 | 83 |
| Aug | 56 | 39 | 2.0 | 10 | 7.9 | 81 |
| Sep | 60 | 43 | 1.7 | 9 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.6 | 73 |
| Nov | 68 | 49 | 2.2 | 9 | 11.9 | 70 |
| Dec | 72 | 54 | 2.3 | 10 | 12.1 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology