Cardrona weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Cardrona this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Cardrona typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Cardrona in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 212 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cardrona.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February 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 Cardrona climate page with graphs.

 

Cardrona, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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 Cardrona, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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