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Te Anau Weather in December

December in Te Anau brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights dropping to 6°C (43°F). The rainy season is in full swing this month, so frequent downpours are part of the picture.

Rainfall in Te Anau in December

Te Anau is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 14 days and an average of 192 mm (7.6 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Te Anau in December

In December, expect moderate temperatures in Te Anau, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. December is part of the summer season. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

December in Te Anau has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Te Anau Temperature in December

Min Temperature

6°C (43°F)

Max Temperature

16°C (61°F)

Chance of Rain

47%

Precipitation

192 mm (7.6 in)

Rainy days

14 days

Te Anau Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Te Anau - and find the best time to visit.

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

12°C (54°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

32-year average (1994-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Te Anau typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 16°C (61°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 9°C (48°F).

Average temperatures in December

Daily Historical Precipitation

32-year average (1994-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in December

Historical weather records for Te Anau in December

Browse day-by-day weather records for Te Anau spanning 33 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Te Anau historical weather extremes in December

Based on 31 years of weather observations in Te Anau between 1994 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.

On December 14, 2021, temperatures climbed to 26°C (79°F), marking the warmest December day on record.
The coldest December day was on December 19, 2025, with a maximum of 10°C (50°F).
Te Anau registered its coldest December night on December 9, 2010, with temperatures dropping to -1°C (30°F).

Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in December →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Te Anau in December

The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.