Oamaru weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Oamaru during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Oamaru tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Oamaru in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

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

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

 

Oamaru, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Oamaru, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oamaru.

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