Lake Tekapo weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)
What should you pack for a trip to Lake Tekapo in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
The month of December in Lake Tekapo typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.
Precipitation
Lake Tekapo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Tekapo climate page with graphs.
Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
32%
Precipitation
122 mm
Rainy days
10 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Lake Tekapo, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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