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Wanaka in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
45/100 · #4
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#8
Sun
#2
Published best categories: none
Wanaka · DecemberPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 13 | 3 | 16 | 126 | 7.6 | 80 | 2.8 | 41 |
| December (selected) | 15 | 5 | 17 | 140 | 8.1 | 79 | 2.8 | 45 |
| January | 17 | 7 | 14 | 126 | 8.2 | 77 | 2.8 | 57 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (45/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -4 | -2.4 °C | -2.3 °C | -1.2 | -13.7 mm | -0.5 h | +1.1 % | ±0 m/s |
| January | +12 | +1.8 °C | +1.3 °C | -2.8 | -14.1 mm | +0.1 h | -1.7 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in December?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in December?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 140 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
By the climate score, February are the strongest months for Wanaka. December is not among them.