Portobello weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Portobello in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Portobello typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Portobello in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portobello, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (37 KM, 23 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 Portobello, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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