Timaru weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is December weather typically in Timaru? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Timaru typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Timaru in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 181 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Timaru, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 181 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Timaru, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Timaru.

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