New ZealandAverage weather for Te Anau in December
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.
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. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
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.
In December, there is an average of 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Te Anau in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
20°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
16°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
292 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
18 days | 17 days | |
November
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.
Is December a good time to visit Te Anau?
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.
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.
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Daily Temperature in December in Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Te Anau, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Te Anau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Te Anau, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Te Anau.
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.
Temperature in December in Te Anau over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Te Anau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Te Anau over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Te Anau, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.
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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.
