Gibbston weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gibbston in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Gibbston typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Gibbston in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 223 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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, 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 Gibbston climate page with graphs.

 

Gibbston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 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.

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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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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