Timaru in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Timaru in december 2024
The weather in Timaru in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 401.5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
22%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
17%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Timaru in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Timaru in december.
The climate of Timaru in december is tolerable
the weather in Timaru in december is wet (with 13.8in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 13in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Timaru is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Timaru in december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2019.
Day length in Timaru in december is 15:31. Sunrise is at 05:45 and sets at 21:16.
With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go in Timaru.
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Timaru:
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 Timaru in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 401.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:31 | ||||
| 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 Timaru in december 2023:
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
41°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Timaru:
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in december | good weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
| Oamaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in december | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in december | good weather |
| Akaroa in december | good weather |
| Otago Peninsula in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Timaru
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Weather data for Timaru in december:
Weather data for Timaru for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Timaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Timaru 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 Timaru.