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Lyttelton weather in December (New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Lyttelton during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Lyttelton, December is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Lyttelton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Lyttelton. 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 Lyttelton climate page with graphs.

 

Lyttelton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 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 Lyttelton in December?

For visitors traveling to Lyttelton, 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
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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