Weather in December in Nelson Region
Considering a trip to Nelson Region this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nelson Region in December?
Nelson Region is a region in New Zealand. December in Nelson Region generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Nelson.
Precipitation
December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 133 mm in Nelson.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Nelson enjoys approximately 245 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in Nelson Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nelson Region's yearly weather, check out our Nelson Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Nelson Region?
Nelson
In December Nelson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hira
In December Hira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Nelson Region?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Nelson Region with overall tolerable weather in Nelson. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Nelson Region is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Nelson. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
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