Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in December

Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs ChristchurchDecember climate, side by side

Aoraki Mount CookChristchurch
Comfort score77/100 (B)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high17°C22°C
Avg high / low16° / 9°22° / 11°
Rainfall305 mm63 mm
Rainy days2010
Humidity84%70%
Air quality (AQI)2123

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Christchurch?
Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in December?
In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm.