Tasman weather in December (Tasman, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Tasman in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

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

Tasman in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 251 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Tasman in December?

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 in December.

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.

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