Tai Tapu weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Tai Tapu this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Tai Tapu in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Tai Tapu in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Tai Tapu. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tai Tapu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Tai Tapu, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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