Richmond weather in December (Tasman, New Zealand)

Is Richmond a good destination in December, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Richmond usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richmond, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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