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Makarora weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Makarora in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Makarora typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Makarora in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 264 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Makarora, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 264 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 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.

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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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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