Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
67°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Dunedin
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
67°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
54°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 48°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
54°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 60°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain20%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday63°F
Rain28%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon63°F
Rain31%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening59°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 53 | 3.3 | 13 | 11.1 | 77 | 56 |
| Feb | 69 | 53 | 2.7 | 10 | 10.5 | 77 | 57 |
| Mar | 66 | 50 | 2.2 | 10 | 9.4 | 78 | 56 |
| Apr | 62 | 46 | 2.2 | 10 | 8.1 | 78 | 54 |
| May | 56 | 42 | 2.0 | 10 | 6.9 | 80 | 53 |
| Jun | 52 | 38 | 1.8 | 9 | 6.3 | 81 | 51 |
| Jul | 51 | 37 | 1.7 | 8 | 6.8 | 80 | 50 |
| Aug | 54 | 38 | 1.5 | 10 | 7.8 | 79 | 49 |
| Sep | 58 | 41 | 1.9 | 11 | 9.1 | 75 | 50 |
| Oct | 61 | 44 | 3.1 | 14 | 10.5 | 75 | 50 |
| Nov | 64 | 48 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.4 | 74 | 52 |
| Dec | 67 | 51 | 3.7 | 15 | 11.5 | 76 | 54 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology