Te Anau in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Te Anau in december 2024
The weather in Te Anau in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Fog
27% of time
22%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
25%
20%
13%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
26%
23%
11%
Weather at 3am
45°F
29%
25%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Te Anau in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Te Anau in december.
The climate of Te Anau in december is tolerable
The climate in december in Te Anau is wet (with 10.8in of rainfall over 11 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 12.8in of precipitation over 14 days.
The climate is quite cold there december, but it is livable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Te Anau is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Te Anau in the month of december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 32% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Te Anau is generally 15:39. The sun rises at 05:55 and sunset is at 21:34.
With a correct climate, 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 Te Anau:
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 Te Anau in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.61km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:39 | ||||
| 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 Te Anau in december 2023:
34°F to 67°F
40°F to 52°F
50°F to 67°F
31°F to 61°F
34°F to 67°F
40°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 52°F
32°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 56°F
34°F to 70°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
38°F to 65°F
38°F to 68°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 72°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
38°F to 72°F
41°F to 74°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Te Anau:
| Queenstown in december | tolerable weather |
| Milford Sound in december | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in december | good weather |
| Gore in december | good weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in december | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in december | good weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Stewart Island in december | good weather |
| Balclutha in december | good weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Te Anau
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Weather data for Te Anau in december:
Weather data for Te Anau for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Te Anau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Te Anau 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 Te Anau.