Gore weather in December (Southland, New Zealand)

Is Gore a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Gore typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Gore in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gore, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (58 KM, 36 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 Gore, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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