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Southland temperatures in December

Southland is a region in New Zealand. December in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Te Anau with 16°C to pleasant temperatures in Gore with 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Gore and 6°C in Te Anau. December is a summer month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Southland 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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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in December in Southland?
    • Gore tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C.

  • What is the coldest city in December in Southland?
    • In our database, Te Anau is the chilliest city in December in Southland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 16°C, while the nighttime lows hover around 6°C.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 12°C in Invercargill this month, so not the best month to swim.

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