Windwhistle weather in December (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does December bring to Windwhistle? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Windwhistle usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Windwhistle in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Windwhistle, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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.

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 Windwhistle, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

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 Windwhistle.

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