Wanaka Weather in December
What's the weather like in Wanaka (Otago) in December 2024?
The climate in Wanaka during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Wanaka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.6°C 58.2°F |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 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 Wanaka
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 Wanaka in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Wanaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 115mm 4.5ins |
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