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Lincoln weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Lincoln in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Lincoln, December is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Lincoln in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 218 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Lincoln. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December and which places have the best weather 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 Lincoln in December?

For visitors traveling to Lincoln, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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