Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Southland with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Southland 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 Southland with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 19°C, with nights close to 11°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 Southland will be around 20°C, with nights close to 11°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 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Southland. 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.
Southland in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
64 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 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 Southland?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Southland. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Southland in December
With 29°C, Southland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Southland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Southland, 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 Southland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Southland, 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 13 days of rain in Southland.
Daily UV Index in December in Southland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Southland, 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 Southland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Southland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Southland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Southland, 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 Southland
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Average Weather in Southland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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