Arthur's Pass weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Arthur's Pass in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Arthur's Pass usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Arthur's Pass in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 275 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 275 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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