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

In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 113 mm.

Christchurch vs Rotorua in December

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

Christchurch vs Rotorua — December climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Rotorua
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	22°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	21° / 13°
Rainfall	63 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	10	13
Humidity	70%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	23	21

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

Christchurch vs Rotorua in December — FAQ

Is December better in Christchurch or Rotorua?: Christchurch and Rotorua are nearly tied in December — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Rotorua is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in December?: In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 113 mm.