Akaroa weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Akaroa in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Akaroa typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Akaroa in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Akaroa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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 Akaroa, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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