Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
The Catlins, New Zealand in December
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare The Catlins, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December17°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
December92mm average rain
December sits near The Catlins' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December is one of The Catlins' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December13°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December29 weather score
December scores above The Catlins' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.