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Manapouri weather in December (Southland, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Manapouri usually fare in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Manapouri includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of December belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Manapouri in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Manapouri. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manapouri, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 189 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 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.

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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

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