Papatotara weather in December (New Zealand)

Is December a good time to explore Papatotara weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Papatotara typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Papatotara in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 192 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Papatotara, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (61 KM, 38 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Papatotara, 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 Papatotara.

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.