Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Te Anau
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 19 wet days, more than in most months.
61%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 58° and nights feel near 47°.
Very coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Light breeze
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
Morning56°F
Rain34%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday61°F
Rain39%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon62°F
Rain38%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening59°F
Rain34%
Cloud74%
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 | 69 | 52 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.8 | 80 |
| Feb | 69 | 52 | 4.4 | 12 | 10.1 | 81 |
| Mar | 65 | 50 | 4.9 | 14 | 8.7 | 84 |
| Apr | 60 | 47 | 5.0 | 14 | 7.2 | 86 |
| May | 55 | 44 | 6.0 | 17 | 5.7 | 89 |
| Jun | 50 | 40 | 4.8 | 14 | 5.2 | 92 |
| Jul | 49 | 39 | 5.0 | 15 | 5.7 | 91 |
| Aug | 51 | 40 | 5.5 | 17 | 7.1 | 88 |
| Sep | 54 | 42 | 9.5 | 21 | 8.4 | 84 |
| Oct | 58 | 44 | 7.8 | 20 | 9.4 | 83 |
| Nov | 63 | 47 | 6.3 | 17 | 10.7 | 81 |
| Dec | 66 | 51 | 5.8 | 19 | 11.2 | 80 |
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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