Christchurch vs Queenstown

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Christchurch edges ahead as the better destination in December. Christchurch offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Queenstown sees 11 sunshine hours and 16 rain days.

Christchurch sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Queenstown is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Christchurch is the stronger choice in December. Christchurch receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Christchurch reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Queenstown averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Christchurch receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Queenstown sees 137 mm over 16 rain days. That makes Christchurch the drier option by 6 rain days and 77 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.