Owaka weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Owaka this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Owaka includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Owaka in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 182 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Owaka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (71 KM, 44 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 Owaka, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.