Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Wanaka, New Zealand in December
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
7.1h
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Wanaka, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December19°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
December94mm average rain
December sits near Wanaka's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
December7.1 hours average sun
December is one of Wanaka'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
December44 weather score
December scores above Wanaka's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.