What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in December?

In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.

Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in December

Christchurch and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in December — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	16°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	63 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	70%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	23	19

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

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Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in December — FAQ

Is December better in Christchurch or Lake Tekapo?: Christchurch and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in December — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in December?: In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.