Queenstown weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the December weather in Queenstown? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Queenstown typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Queenstown in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 223 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Queenstown in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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