Glenorchy weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Glenorchy this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Glenorchy includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December marks the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Glenorchy in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 223 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Glenorchy. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 223 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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?

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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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