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Mount Cook Village Weather in December

December in Mount Cook Village averages 13°C (55°F) during the day and 4°C (39°F) at night. It is the wettest month of the year, with 283 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so waterproof gear is a must.

Rainfall in Mount Cook Village in December

Mount Cook Village is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 16 days and an average of 283 mm (11 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours.

Temperature in Mount Cook Village in December

December in Mount Cook Village brings typical temperatures with highs around 13°C (55°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

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Mount Cook Village Temperature in December

Min Temperature

4°C (39°F)

Max Temperature

13°C (55°F)

Chance of Rain

53%

Precipitation

283 mm (11 in)

Rainy days

16 days

Mount Cook Village Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Cook Village - and find the best time to visit.

January

15°C (59°F)View January → February

15°C (59°F)View February → March

13°C (55°F)View March → April

10°C (50°F)View April → May

6°C (43°F)View May → June

3°C (37°F)View June → July

2°C (36°F)View July → August

3°C (37°F)View August → September

5°C (41°F)View September → This monthOctober

7°C (45°F)View October → November

9°C (48°F)View November → December

13°C (55°F)View December →

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Best Places in New Zealand in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Mount Cook Village in December

Pack for changing conditions in Mount Cook Village in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!