Weather in December in The Marlborough Sounds
Planning a getaway to the Marlborough Sounds this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds in December?
The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. December in the Marlborough Sounds generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Endeavour Inlet at 18°C and pleasant in Havelock at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Havelock and 14°C in Endeavour Inlet.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endeavour Inlet with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Wairau Valley with 138 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 245 hours of sunshine in Picton. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at December's conditions in the Marlborough Sounds, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Marlborough Sounds's yearly weather, check out our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?
Picton
In December Picton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Blenheim
In December Blenheim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anakiwa
In December Anakiwa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Renwick
In December Renwick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Havelock
In December Havelock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to the Marlborough Sounds. Typically, the climate in Picton is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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