Lake Tekapo in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tekapo in december 2024
The weather in Lake Tekapo in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 401.5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
22%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
17%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lake Tekapo in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tekapo in december.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in december is tolerable
the weather in Lake Tekapo in december is wet (with 13.8in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 13in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold there the month of december, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Lake Tekapo is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lake Tekapo in the month of december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2019. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 10% of time.
In december in Lake Tekapo, the days on average last 15:27. The sun rises at 05:50 and sunset is at 21:17.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not the best) to go in Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tekapo in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 401.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:27 | ||||
| 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 Lake Tekapo in december 2023:
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
41°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Lake Tekapo:
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Timaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in december | good weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in december | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Lake Tekapo
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Weather data for Lake Tekapo in december:
Weather data for Lake Tekapo for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tekapo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo.