Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand in December
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
6.8h
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December18°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
December99mm average rain
December is wetter than Queenstown (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary, April, June to August, and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.8 hours average sun
December is one of Queenstown (New Zealand)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December38 weather score
December sits close to Queenstown (New Zealand)'s 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.