Te Anau Weather in December
What's the weather like in Te Anau (Southland) in December 2024?
The climate in Te Anau during December can be summarized as mild and wet.
December is in the summer in Te Anau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.6°C 65.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.7°C 45.8°F |
| Average temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 158 mm 6.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Te Anau
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Te Anau in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
Te Anau weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |
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