Nelson in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson in december 2024
The weather in Nelson 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
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
22%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
21%
21%
7%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
22%
21%
7%
Weather at 3am
50°F
45%
18%
12%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson in december.
The climate of Nelson in december is good
The weather in december in Nelson is wet (with 5.5in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.6in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate pleasant here december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 68°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Nelson is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nelson in the month of december with a maximum record of 85°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 24 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 77% of time.
Day length in Nelson in december is 15:08. Sunrise is at 05:48 and sets at 20:56.
With a good climate, this month is a good time to go there in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nelson in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:08 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nelson in december 2023:
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
61°F to 63°F
61°F to 63°F
59°F to 63°F
59°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
63°F to 63°F
63°F to 63°F
63°F to 65°F
61°F to 63°F
61°F to 63°F
65°F to 67°F
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Nelson:
| Abel Tasman National Park in december | good weather |
| Picton in december | good weather |
| Takaka in december | good weather |
| Blenheim in december | good weather |
| Nelson Lakes in december | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in december | good weather |
| Wellington in december | good weather |
| Kaikoura in december | good weather |
| Porirua in december | good weather |
| Westport in december | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in december | good weather |
| Waitārere Beach in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Nelson
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Weather data for Nelson in december:
Weather data for Nelson for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson 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.