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New ZealandThe weather in December in Southland
It's pleasantly warm in December in Southland with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 11°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Southland. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Southland, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2018, Southland reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Southland
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Southland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 19°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 64 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Southland with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 19°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Southland is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Southland, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Southland
Temperature in December in Southland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Southland, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Southland
Total precipitation in December in Southland over the years
Daily UV index in December in Southland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Southland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Southland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.