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% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (13 KM, 8 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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