Rangiora weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Rangiora in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

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

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

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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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 Rangiora in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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