West Melton weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is West Melton a good destination in December, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in West Melton in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

West Melton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 218 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit West Melton.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with 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 West Melton climate page with graphs.

 

West Melton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to West Melton, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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