Bluff weather in December (New Zealand)

What kind of weather does December bring to Bluff? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Bluff usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Bluff in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 192 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bluff, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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 Bluff, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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