Weather in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand in December
In an average December, Christchurch sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
2015-12-21
Lowest
9°C
1993-12-07
Low
Highest
18°C
2001-12-02
Lowest
3°C
2006-12-02
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2015-12-21
Lowest
-3°C
2006-12-02
Humidity
Highest
14.9 g/m³
2001-12-02
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
1982-12-01
Wind
Highest
63 km/h
1990-12-12
Lowest
10 km/h
1989-12-24
Precip
Wettest
155 mm
2021
Driest
27 mm
2003
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