Rangiora weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Rangiora this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Rangiora during December is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Rangiora in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 218 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rangiora, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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 Rangiora, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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