Wellington vs Christchurch

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 Wellington sees 12 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Wellington sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Christchurch is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Christchurch is the stronger choice in December.

Wellington reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Christchurch averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Wellington receives approximately 68 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Christchurch sees 60 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Christchurch the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.