Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december 2024
The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 401.5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
22%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
17%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december.
The climate of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december is tolerable
In december in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the climate is wet (with 13.8in of precipitation over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 13in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 10% of the month.
Day length in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december is 15:25. The sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 21:17.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in New Zealand.
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 401.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december 2023:
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
41°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
| Franz Josef / Waiau in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in december | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in december | good weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december:
Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.