Dunedin in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dunedin in december 2024
The weather in Dunedin in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
35%
19%
10%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
28%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
30%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
54°F
35%
32%
16%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dunedin in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dunedin in december.
The climate of Dunedin in december is tolerable
In december in Dunedin, the climate is wet (with 3.4in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.9in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite fresh in that locality this month, but it is endurable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Dunedin is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dunedin in december with a maximum record of 76°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of the month.
Day length in Dunedin in december is 15:43. Sunrise is at 05:42 and sets at 21:25.
With a correct weather, the month of december is okay (but not good) to go in Dunedin in New Zealand.
Dunedin: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Dunedin. more information
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Dunedin:
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 Dunedin in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:43 | ||||
| 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 Dunedin in december 2023:
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 54°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Dunedin:
| Otago Peninsula in december | tolerable weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in december | tolerable weather |
| Balclutha in december | good weather |
| Oamaru in december | tolerable weather |
| The Catlins in december | good weather |
| Gore in december | good weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in december | tolerable weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Timaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Dunedin
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Weather data for Dunedin in december:
Weather data for Dunedin for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dunedin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dunedin 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 Dunedin.