Fairlie weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Fairlie in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Fairlie generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Fairlie in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 181 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fairlie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (46 KM, 29 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 Fairlie, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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