What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Te Anau in December?

In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.

Christchurch vs Te Anau in December

Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air.

Christchurch vs Te Anau — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	16°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	17° / 9°
Rainfall	63 mm	157 mm
Rainy days	10	18
Humidity	70%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	23	16

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

Month by month

Christchurch vs Te Anau in December — FAQ

Is December better in Christchurch or Te Anau?: Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Te Anau in December?: In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.