Blenheim weather in December (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Blenheim this December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Blenheim experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Blenheim in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 245 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Blenheim, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 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 Blenheim, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Blenheim.

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