Wanaka in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wanaka in december 2024
The weather in Wanaka in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
41°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
23%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
33%
19%
12%
Weather at 3am
47°F
30%
19%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanaka in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanaka in december.
The climate of Wanaka in december is very bad
In december in Wanaka, the climate is wet (with 7.6in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 6in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in that area the month of december, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Wanaka is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Wanaka in december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2010. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 10% of time.
On average, in Wanaka, the days of december last 15:34. Sunrise is at 05:52 and sets at 21:26.
With good weather conditions, the month of december is recommended to go in this city 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 Wanaka:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Finally, Dunedin, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Franz Josef / Waiau, Haast and Hokitika have a tolerable climate, but better than Wanaka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanaka in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.33km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:26 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wanaka in december 2023:
38°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 58°F
49°F to 63°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 58°F
50°F to 77°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
40°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
56°F to 76°F
59°F to 65°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 61°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
40°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Wanaka:
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in december | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in december | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
| Milford Sound in december | tolerable weather |
| Te Anau in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Wanaka
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Wanaka in december:
Weather data for Wanaka for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanaka 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 Wanaka.