Weather in Christchurch in December
In an average December, Christchurch sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2015-12-21
Lowest
10°C
1993-12-06
Low
Highest
20°C
2017-12-09
Lowest
6°C
2006-12-01
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2015-12-21
Lowest
3°C
1997-12-10
Humidity
Highest
14.4 g/m³
2017-12-07
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
2002-12-14
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2024-12-08
Lowest
9 km/h
1982-12-05
Gust
Highest
87 km/h
2024-12-08
Lowest
18 km/h
1983-12-11
Precip
Wettest
136 mm
2021
Driest
20 mm
2003
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