Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in December
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December116mm average rain
December sits near Marlborough Sounds' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.1 hours average sun
December is brighter than Marlborough Sounds' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December39 weather score
December sits close to Marlborough Sounds' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.