Christchurch in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in december 2024
The weather in Christchurch in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
26%
16%
9%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
24%
17%
11%
Weather at 3am
52°F
40%
27%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in december.
The climate of Christchurch in december is good
In december in Christchurch, the climate is quite dry (with 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate quite good in this location this month. Temperatures are up to 68°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Christchurch is 61°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Christchurch in the month of december with a maximum record of 88°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2014. You can hope to have about 22 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 71% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Christchurch is generally 15:24. The sun rises at 05:43 and sunset is at 21:07.
With good weather conditions, the month of december is a good month to go in this city in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:43 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in december 2023:
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
61°F to 76°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 76°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 77°F
56°F to 68°F
67°F to 81°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 81°F
63°F to 72°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
59°F to 76°F
72°F to 76°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
63°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in december | good weather |
| Ashburton in december | good weather |
| Timaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in december | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in december | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in december | good weather |
| Nelson Lakes in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in december | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Westport in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in december:
Weather data for Christchurch for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Christchurch.