Wairau Valley weather in December (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Wairau Valley in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Wairau Valley generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Wairau Valley in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Wairau Valley, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 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

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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 Wairau Valley in December?

For visitors traveling to Wairau Valley, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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