Queenstown in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Queenstown in december 2024
The weather in Queenstown in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 0.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
27%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
25%
21%
10%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
28%
27%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
30%
23%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in december.
The climate of Queenstown in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Queenstown is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is quite cold here this month, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Queenstown is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Queenstown in the month of december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 15 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 48% of time.
On average, in Queenstown, the days of december last 15:36. The sun rises at 05:53 and sunset is at 21:29.
With a correct weather, the month of december is okay (but not good) 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 Queenstown:
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 Queenstown in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:36 | ||||
| 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 Queenstown in december 2023:
40°F to 65°F
49°F to 54°F
54°F to 65°F
40°F to 67°F
43°F to 72°F
47°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
38°F to 61°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 72°F
49°F to 77°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 72°F
56°F to 67°F
49°F to 72°F
43°F to 74°F
50°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 74°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
45°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Queenstown:
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in december | very bad weather |
| Milford Sound in december | tolerable weather |
| Te Anau in december | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Gore in december | good weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in december | good weather |
| Balclutha in december | good weather |
| The Catlins in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Queenstown
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Weather data for Queenstown in december:
Weather data for Queenstown for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown 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 Queenstown.