There might be a few showers on Christmas Day this year. Don't drag out the barbecue too early, it looks like Christmas Day might be an indoor affair this year in Canterbury. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said those in Christchurch should expect a mainly cloudy day, with scattered showers likely to pester throughout. READ MORE: * Christmas Day weather: It's going to be a wet"It depends what kind of weather you like ... if you like rain then it should be a good day for you," she said. Christmas Day is likely to be the worst of the festive bunch with clearer conditions predicted for both Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

Source: Stuff December 22, 2019 06:00 UTC