Dunedin weather in December (New Zealand)

How is the weather in Dunedin in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Dunedin generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Dunedin in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Dunedin in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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