Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Franz Josef Glacier
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 41°F
Precipitation
23 days/mo
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
74%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.8 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 46° and nights feel near 36°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%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 50°F, easing to about 47°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain35%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday50°F
Rain50%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon50°F
Rain58%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening47°F
Rain46%
Cloud80%
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 42 | 9.2 | 18 | 11.8 | 85 |
| Feb | 57 | 42 | 10.4 | 13 | 11.1 | 86 |
| Mar | 54 | 39 | 8.7 | 13 | 9.7 | 87 |
| Apr | 49 | 35 | 11.4 | 14 | 8.1 | 89 |
| May | 44 | 30 | 12.9 | 16 | 6.5 | 90 |
| Jun | 38 | 26 | 9.7 | 15 | 6.3 | 88 |
| Jul | 37 | 25 | 10.9 | 14 | 6.6 | 87 |
| Aug | 38 | 26 | 12.1 | 16 | 7.7 | 88 |
| Sep | 40 | 28 | 16.6 | 20 | 8.7 | 89 |
| Oct | 44 | 31 | 15.0 | 20 | 9.7 | 89 |
| Nov | 50 | 36 | 12.2 | 18 | 11.3 | 87 |
| Dec | 55 | 41 | 13.1 | 23 | 11.8 | 86 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology