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Te Anau weather in December (Southland, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Te Anau look like in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Te Anau typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Te Anau in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Te Anau. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Te Anau, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 192 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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