Ohakune weather in December (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ohakune this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Ohakune tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Ohakune in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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.

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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 Ohakune, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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