Garston weather in December (Southland, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Garston in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Garston usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Garston in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 223 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Garston. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Garston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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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?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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