What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in December?

In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura 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 Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	21°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	63 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	70%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	23	21

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

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Christchurch vs Kaikōura in December — FAQ

Is December better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in December?: In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.