Nelson Lakes in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson Lakes in december 2024
The weather in Nelson Lakes in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
23%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
23%
17%
16%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
28%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
58°F
26%
25%
23%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson Lakes in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson Lakes in december.
The climate of Nelson Lakes in december is tolerable
In december in Nelson Lakes, the climate is wet (with 12.3in of precipitation over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 9.9in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is fairly cool in that locality the month of december, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Nelson Lakes is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nelson Lakes in december with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 48% of time.
In december in Nelson Lakes, the days on average last 15:13. Sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 21:01.
With a correct climate, the month of december is okay (but not good) to go in this locality 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 Nelson Lakes:
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 Nelson Lakes in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.9in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:13 | ||||
| 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 Nelson Lakes in december 2023:
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
61°F to 61°F
61°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
59°F to 68°F
63°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
63°F to 67°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 67°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Nelson Lakes:
| Westport in december | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in december | good weather |
| Nelson in december | good weather |
| Blenheim in december | good weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in december | good weather |
| Greymouth in december | good weather |
| Takaka in december | good weather |
| Picton in december | good weather |
| Hokitika in december | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in december | good weather |
| Christchurch in december | good weather |
| Wellington in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Nelson Lakes
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Weather data for Nelson Lakes in december:
Weather data for Nelson Lakes for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson Lakes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson Lakes 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 Nelson Lakes.