Weather in Christchurch for December 2024
So far, December 2024 in Christchurch is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.6 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Christchurch predicts temperatures to be around 18 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Christchurch at the beginning of December is 18.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 16.9 °C by the end of December.
Christchurch experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 74.4 mm.
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Christchurch in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  17° | ||||||
| 2  17° | 3  23° | 4 21° | 5 20° | 6 17° | 7 16° | 8  19° |
| 9 22° | 10 20° | 11  20° | 12 17° | 13 18° | 14 21° | 15 20° |
| 16 20° | 17 19° | 18 18° | 19 20° | 20 20° | 21 19° | 22 23° |
| 23 21° | 24 19° | 25 20° | 26  18° | 27 13° | 28 18° | 29  19° |
| 30 15° | 31 15° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Christchurch
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Dec. | Overcast | 17° /9° | 1.7 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 23° /10° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Dec. | Overcast | 20° /11° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /9° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 19° /10° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 9 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 22° /9° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 20° /10° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
| 11 Dec. | Sunny | 20° /9° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
| 12 Dec. | Overcast | 17° /9° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Dec. | Overcast | 18° /9° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 21° /10° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 10.6 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 20° /11° | 4.3 mm | 7 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /11° | 1.9 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Dec. | Overcast | 18° /9° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 20° /10° | 1.9 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 20° /11° | 4.7 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /12° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /13° | 0.6 mm | 2.4 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /14° | 0.9 mm | 2.7 | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /14° | 0.1 mm | 3.1 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /15° | 0.4 mm | 2.2 | |
| 26 Dec. | Moderate rain | 18° /15° | 14.1 mm | 0 | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /12° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
| 28 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 18° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Dec. | Cloudy | 19° /14° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate rain | 15° /12° | 11.3 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /12° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
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Christchurch in December - FAQ
What to pack to Christchurch in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Christchurch in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Christchurch, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Christchurch
UV exposure in Christchurch during December
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