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Omarama weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Omarama compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Omarama typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of summer. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Omarama in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Omarama, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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 Omarama, 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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