Tasman weather in December (Tasman, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Tasman compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Tasman usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Tasman in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 251 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Tasman climate page with graphs.

 

Tasman, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Tasman, 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 Tasman.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.