Nelson weather in December (Nelson Region, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Nelson in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Nelson typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Nelson in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nelson, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nelson in December?

For visitors traveling to Nelson, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nelson.

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