Stewart Island in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Stewart Island in december 2024
The weather in Stewart Island in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past 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
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
26%
23%
14%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
30%
23%
11%
Weather at 3am
50°F
23%
21%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Stewart Island in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Stewart Island in december.
The climate of Stewart Island in december is good
The weather in december in Stewart Island is wet (with 5.4in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 6.4in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is fairly cold in that area the month of december, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 63°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Stewart Island is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Stewart Island in the month of december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 11 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 35% of the month.
Day length in Stewart Island in december is 15:52. The sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 21:40.
With good weather conditions, the month of december is a good time to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Stewart Island in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:52 | ||||
| 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 Stewart Island in december 2023:
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
40°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
58°F to 70°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Stewart Island:
| Invercargill in december | good weather |
| The Catlins in december | good weather |
| Gore in december | good weather |
| Balclutha in december | good weather |
| Te Anau in december | tolerable weather |
| Queenstown in december | tolerable weather |
| Dunedin in december | tolerable weather |
| Otago Peninsula in december | tolerable weather |
| Milford Sound in december | tolerable weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Stewart Island
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Weather data for Stewart Island in december:
Weather data for Stewart Island for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Stewart Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Stewart Island 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 Stewart Island.