Twizel weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)
How does the weather in Twizel usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
Typically, December in Twizel includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.
Precipitation
Twizel in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Twizel climate page with graphs.
Twizel, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
8°C
Max Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
114 mm
Rainy days
12 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Twizel, 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.
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