Weather in Queenstown in december 2024

The weather in Queenstown in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

tolerable weather 0.2cm

Weather at 6am
47°F

Clear/Sunny

27%

Fog

13%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Weather at 12pm
63°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 6pm
59°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Partly Cloudy

27%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 3am
43°F

Fog

30%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Moderate rain at times

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in december.


The climate of Queenstown in december is tolerable

The weather in december in Queenstown is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 8 days.

The climate is quite cold here this month, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Queenstown is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Queenstown in the month of december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 15 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 48% of time.

On average, in Queenstown, the days of december last 15:36. The sun rises at 05:53 and sunset is at 21:29.

With a correct weather, the month of december is okay (but not good) to go in that area in New Zealand.



December: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Queenstown:

In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.

Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.

more information about New Zealand's weather in december



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Queenstown in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 65°F
Lowest temperature 47°F
Highest record temperature 81°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature 29°F
(2009)
Number of days at +65°F 15 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 14km/h
Wind temperature 45°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5.6in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record daily rainfall 2.9in
(2019)
Snowfall 0.2cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 8.47km
Cloud cover 43%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 16
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:53
Time of sunset 21:29
Length of day 15:36
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Queenstown in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 65°F
02-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
03-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 65°F
04-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 67°F
05-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 72°F
06-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 63°F
07-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 65°F
08-12-2023
Overcast
41°F to 63°F
09-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 61°F
10-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 65°F
11-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 61°F
12-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 56°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 72°F
14-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 77°F
15-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 67°F
16-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 72°F
17-12-2023
Patchy light drizzle
56°F to 67°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 72°F
19-12-2023
Overcast
43°F to 74°F
20-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 72°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 74°F
22-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 74°F
23-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 72°F
24-12-2023
Light drizzle
58°F to 63°F
25-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 74°F
26-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 65°F
27-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 74°F
28-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 76°F
29-12-2023
Light rain
52°F to 61°F
30-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 65°F
31-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in december

Cities near Queenstown:

Roys Peak in decembervery bad weather
Wanaka in decembervery bad weather
Rob Roy Glacier in decembervery bad weather
Milford Sound in decembertolerable weather
Te Anau in decembertolerable weather
Saint Bathans in decembervery bad weather
Gore in decembergood weather
Lake Ohau in decembervery bad weather
Haast in decembertolerable weather
Invercargill in decembergood weather
Balclutha in decembergood weather
The Catlins in decembergood weather
New Zealand in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Queenstown in december:

Weather data for Queenstown for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Queenstown.


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