Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Wanaka with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wanaka 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 Wanaka with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 8°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 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 Wanaka will be around 22°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 37% 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 Wanaka. 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.
Wanaka in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
53 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Wanaka?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Wanaka. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Wanaka in December
With 29°C, Wanaka hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Wanaka
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Wanaka, 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 Wanaka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Wanaka, 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 12 days of rain in Wanaka.
Daily Snowfall in December in Wanaka
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Wanaka, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Wanaka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Wanaka, 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 Wanaka Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Wanaka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Wanaka Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Wanaka, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Wanaka per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Wanaka, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Wanaka
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Wanaka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Wanaka by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wanaka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
