Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Lake Tekapo with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Tekapo in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Lake Tekapo with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lake Tekapo will be around 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 49% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Lake Tekapo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lake Tekapo in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
96 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 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 Lake Tekapo?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Lake Tekapo. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Lake Tekapo in December
With 34°C, Lake Tekapo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Lake Tekapo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Lake Tekapo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Lake Tekapo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Lake Tekapo.
Daily UV Index in December in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Lake Tekapo, 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 Lake Tekapo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Lake Tekapo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Lake Tekapo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Lake Tekapo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Lake Tekapo
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lake Tekapo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Lake Tekapo by Month
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