Weather in Timaru in december 2024

The weather in Timaru in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using 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

Partly Cloudy

22%

Fog

14%

Cloudy

10%

Weather at 12pm
54°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

18%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 3am
43°F

Clear/Sunny

28%

Fog

17%

Snow showers

14%

Partly Cloudy

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Timaru in december

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


The climate of Timaru in december is tolerable

the weather in Timaru in december is wet (with 13.8in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 13in of rainfall over 10 days.

The climate is relatively fresh in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Timaru is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Timaru in december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2019.

Day length in Timaru in december is 15:31. Sunrise is at 05:45 and sets at 21:16.

With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go in Timaru.



December: another location in New Zealand?

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

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 Timaru in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month 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%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 59°F
Lowest sea temperature 56°F
Highest sea temperature 63°F
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 05:45
Time of sunset 21:16
Length of day 15:31
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 Timaru in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 47°F
02-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 49°F
03-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 52°F
04-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F
05-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 50°F
06-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 49°F
07-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 47°F
08-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 49°F
09-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 43°F
10-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 49°F
11-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 47°F
12-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 41°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 52°F
14-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 52°F
15-12-2023
Moderate rain
40°F to 45°F
16-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 52°F
17-12-2023
Light rain shower
43°F to 47°F
18-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 50°F
19-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 49°F
20-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 58°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 61°F
22-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 56°F
23-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 54°F
24-12-2023
Light rain shower
50°F to 54°F
25-12-2023
Light rain shower
43°F to 54°F
26-12-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 49°F
27-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 54°F
28-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F
29-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 52°F
30-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 50°F
31-12-2023
Light rain shower
43°F to 47°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in december

Cities near Timaru:

McKenzie Beach in decembertolerable weather
Ashburton in decembergood weather
Lake Tekapo in decembertolerable weather
Oamaru in decembertolerable weather
Moeraki Boulders in decembertolerable weather
Lake Ohau in decembervery bad weather
Saint Bathans in decembervery bad weather
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in decembertolerable weather
Franz Josef / Waiau in decembertolerable weather
Christchurch in decembergood weather
Akaroa in decembergood weather
Otago Peninsula in decembertolerable weather
New Zealand in december: See full list of cities

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

Legend: Timaru perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Timaru in december:

Weather data for Timaru for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Timaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Timaru 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 Timaru.


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