Dunedin weather in December (New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Dunedin for December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Dunedin includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dunedin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.