Weather in Canterbury for December 2024
So far, December 2024 in Canterbury is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.6 °C.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Canterbury with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 17.9 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of December is 18.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 17.6 °C by the end of December.
Canterbury experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 74.4 mm.
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Canterbury 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 20° | 25 20° | 26 19° | 27 15° | 28 17° | 29 17° |
| 30 18° | 31 17° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Canterbury
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° | 0.2 mm | 2.7 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /14° | 0.7 mm | 3.1 | |
| 24 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 20° /14° | 0 mm | 3.1 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /14° | 0.2 mm | 2.2 | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /14° | 4.1 mm | 0.8 | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /12° | 0.7 mm | 0 | |
| 28 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 18° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
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Canterbury in December - FAQ
What to pack to Canterbury in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
UV exposure in Canterbury during December
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