Te Anau

Fiordland Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fiordland, New Zealand in December.

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Te Anau Manapouri

Planning a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Fiordland in December

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in Fiordland generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation. December is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Te Anau.

To explore the conditions in Fiordland, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 192 mm (7.6 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fiordland

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Fiordland (December)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (December)

Te Anau

In December Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In December Manapouri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Manapouri 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Fiordland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in December?

Expect poor weather across Fiordland, New Zealand in December. The popular destination of Te Anau averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in December?

Average temperatures in Fiordland, New Zealand during December range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Te Anau.

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 192 mm (7.6 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Fiordland, New Zealand.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, December may not be the ideal time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.

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