Southland weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Southland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Southland in December?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. December in Southland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During December, summer is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Te Anau at 16°C to pleasant in Gore at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Gore and 6°C in Te Anau.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Invercargill with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 192 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southland in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In December Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In December Invercargill generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In December Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In December Gore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Garston
In December Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Southland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Southland with often poor weather in Te Anau.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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