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

In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.

Christchurch vs Wānaka in December

Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Wānaka — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	12/100 (F)
Feels-like high	22°C	18°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	63 mm	114 mm
Rainy days	10	15
Humidity	70%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	23	19

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

Month by month

Christchurch vs Wānaka in December — FAQ

Is December better in Christchurch or Wānaka?: Christchurch is the better pick in December — 89 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Wānaka in December?: In December, Christchurch averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.