Temperature in Southland in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Southland, New Zealand this December.

Southland, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Te Anau to 18°C (64°F) in Gore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Gore and 6°C (43°F) in Te Anau. The month of December is in the summer season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Southland, New Zealand in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Southland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Southland temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Southland, New Zealand in December?

Average daytime highs in Southland, New Zealand during December reach about 16°C (61°F) in Te Anau.

How cold does it get at night in Southland, New Zealand in December?

Te Anau sees nighttime lows close to 6°C (43°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Southland, New Zealand?

According to our recent database analysis, Gore is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 18°C (64°F) and rarely drops below 8°C (46°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Southland, New Zealand?

The coldest city in December in Southland, New Zealand is Te Anau when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C (61°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 6°C (43°F).

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 12°C (54°F) in Invercargill this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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