Weather in Christchurch for December 2024
Expect cooler weather in first days of December 2024 in Christchurch with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 18.5 °C, lower than 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 noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 21.7 °C by the end of December.
The climate of Christchurch in December is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days.
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Christchurch in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  19° | ||||||
| 2  17° | 3 22° | 4 25° | 5  14° | 6 17° | 7 17° | 8 17° |
| 9  24° | 10 16° | 11 18° | 12 12° | 13  16° | 14 18° | 15 26° |
| 16 19° | 17 26° | 18  17° | 19 18° | 20 27° | 21 22° | 22 18° |
| 23 19° | 24 22° | 25 24° | 26 20° | 27 17° | 28 19° | 29 28° |
| 30 22° | 31 22° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Christchurch
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Sunny | 19° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 2 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 17° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 3 Dec. | Sunny | 22° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 4 Dec. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 0.3 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 9 Dec. | Cloudy | 24° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 16° /10° | 1.6 mm | 4 | |
| 11 Dec. | Sunny | 18° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain shower | 12° /7° | 7.6 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Dec. | Light drizzle | 16° /5° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Dec. | Cloudy | 18° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 26° /9° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 19° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /13° | 1.4 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Dec. | Overcast | 17° /11° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Dec. | Cloudy | 18° /11° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 27° /10° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Dec. | Overcast | 22° /13° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /11° | 1 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /12° | 1.9 mm | 5 | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /12° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /13° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Dec. | Cloudy | 20° /12° | 7.2 mm | 5 | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /12° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Dec. | Cloudy | 19° /13° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 28° /13° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Dec. | Overcast | 22° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Dec. | Sunny | 22° /9° | 1.3 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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