Wanaka weather in December (Otago, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Wanaka as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Wanaka tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of summer. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Wanaka in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wanaka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 212 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Wanaka, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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