Collingwood weather in December (Tasman, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Collingwood in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Collingwood generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Collingwood in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 251 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Collingwood, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Collingwood, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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