Abel Tasman National Park Weather in December

What's the weather like in Abel Tasman National Park (Tasman) in December 2024?

The climate in Abel Tasman National Park during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the summer in Abel Tasman National Park and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Abel Tasman National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 66.1°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Average temperature 14°C 57.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 149 mm 5.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.1kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Abel Tasman National Park with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park average temperature in December

December rainfall

Abel Tasman National Park average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Abel Tasman National Park average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Abel Tasman National Park in December 2024.

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Abel Tasman National Park weather stats

Abel Tasman National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.8°C 69.4°F
Driest month: February 99mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: February 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 9.9°C 49.8°F
Wettest month: July 203mm 8ins
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