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Hanmer Springs weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is December weather typically in Hanmer Springs? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Hanmer Springs tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Hanmer Springs in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

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

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

 

Hanmer Springs, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 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?

For visitors traveling to Hanmer Springs, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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