Mosgiel weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)
How is December weather typically in Mosgiel? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.
Temperatures
December in Mosgiel generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.
Precipitation
Mosgiel in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mosgiel climate page with graphs.
Mosgiel, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
18°C
Water Temperature
12°C *
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
112 mm
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
73% *
Windspeed
11 km/h *
Sunshine
182 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
39% *
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 Mosgiel, 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 12°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.
Interested in more climate information?
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