Christchurch Weather in December

What's the weather like in Christchurch (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Christchurch during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Christchurch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.6°C 47.4°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Average temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 11.4°C 52.5°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in December

December rainfall

Christchurch average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Christchurch in December 2024.

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Christchurch weather stats

Christchurch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: July 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 91mm 3.6ins
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