Lake Hayes weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Lake Hayes compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Lake Hayes usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lake Hayes in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 223 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Hayes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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