Arrowtown weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the December weather in Arrowtown? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Arrowtown generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Arrowtown in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 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 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Arrowtown. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arrowtown, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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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 Arrowtown in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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