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.

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 Christchurch — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Christchurch
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	22°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	305 mm	63 mm
Rainy days	20	10
Humidity	84%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	21	23

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

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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.