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New ZealandThe weather in December in Te Anau
It's cool to moderate in December in Te Anau with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Te Anau. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Te Anau, 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 26°C in 2021, Te Anau reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for Te Anau
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Te Anau. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Te Anau | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 292 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 26 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Te Anau with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Te Anau is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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 Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
Temperature in December in Te Anau over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
Total precipitation in December in Te Anau over the years
Daily UV index in December in Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Te Anau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.