Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
51°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cardrona
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
51°F
Lows around 36°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days, the highest monthly average.
52%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 47°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 62°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning54°F
Rain28%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday60°F
Rain33%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon62°F
Rain34%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening59°F
Rain27%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 38 | 4.8 | 12 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Feb | 54 | 38 | 3.6 | 10 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Mar | 50 | 35 | 4.0 | 11 | 9.5 | 76 |
| Apr | 44 | 31 | 4.1 | 11 | 7.6 | 80 |
| May | 37 | 26 | 4.9 | 13 | 5.5 | 87 |
| Jun | 30 | 20 | 4.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 90 |
| Jul | 28 | 18 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.1 | 90 |
| Aug | 30 | 20 | 3.8 | 12 | 6.7 | 88 |
| Sep | 36 | 23 | 5.6 | 14 | 8.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 41 | 27 | 5.7 | 16 | 9.9 | 78 |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 4.9 | 14 | 11.3 | 74 |
| Dec | 51 | 36 | 5.3 | 16 | 11.7 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology