Peel Forest weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Peel Forest compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Peel Forest generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Peel Forest in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 181 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Peel Forest. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peel Forest, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 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 Peel Forest, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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