Dunedin weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Dunedin in December? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dunedin typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 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 Dunedin, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

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 Dunedin.

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