Mount Cook Village weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Mount Cook Village in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Mount Cook Village typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Mount Cook Village in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Mount Cook Village climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Cook Village, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 283 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

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 Mount Cook Village in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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