Invercargill Weather in December

What's the weather like in Invercargill (Southland) in December 2024?

The climate in Invercargill during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Invercargill and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Invercargill weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.8°C 64°F
Nightly temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Average temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Invercargill

Invercargill average temperature in December

December rainfall

Invercargill average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Invercargill 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 Invercargill in December 2024.

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Invercargill weather stats

Invercargill weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: January 114mm 4.5ins
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