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Franz Josef weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Franz Josef as December approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Franz Josef typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Franz Josef in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 376 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

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

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

 

Franz Josef, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 376 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

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