Ashburton weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Ashburton during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Ashburton, December is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Ashburton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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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 Ashburton in December?

For visitors traveling to Ashburton, 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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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