Oamaru Weather in December

What's the weather like in Oamaru (Otago) in December 2024?

The climate in Oamaru during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Oamaru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Oamaru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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 Oamaru

Oamaru average temperature in December

December rainfall

Oamaru average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Oamaru 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 Oamaru in December 2024.

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Oamaru weather stats

Oamaru weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: September 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: July 10.3°C 50.5°F
Wettest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
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