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Weather in New Zealand for December 2025

Your guide to New Zealand weather in December - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Winter Storm Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, New Zealand usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
    According to New Zealand snow forecast for December 2025, 6 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Monday, 15 December.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2025 in New Zealand is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.2 °C.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in New Zealand with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -0.3 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in New Zealand at the beginning of December is 1.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 0.3 °C by the end of December.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
7
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
28 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

New Zealand Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
6°
2
Overcast
1°
3
Overcast
1°
4
Cloudy
1°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
6
Light freezing rain
1°
7
Cloudy
-1°
8
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°
9
Overcast
-2°
10
Light freezing rain
3°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
12
Heavy rain at times
6°
13
Cloudy
0°
14
Cloudy
-1°
15
Weather Alert Light snow
-2°
16
Weather Alert Overcast
-5°
17
Cloudy
4°
18
Patchy moderate snow
3°
19
Moderate rain
9°
20
Blowing snow
-1°
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
22
Blowing snow
-1°
23
Blowing snow
-6°
24
Patchy rain possible
4°
25
Blowing snow
0°
26
Blowing snow
-7°
27
Heavy snow
6°
28
Light freezing rain
-8°
29
Light freezing rain
1°
30
Overcast
5°
31
Moderate rain
5°

Temperatures trend during December in New Zealand

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in New Zealand day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-2° 18 mm 0 cm
2 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 1.9 mm 0 cm
3 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 90.1 mm 12.2 cm
4 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-4° 10.4 mm 5.2 cm
5 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /-5° 22.9 mm 3.9 cm
6 Dec. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
7 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Dec. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -1° /-8° 23.1 mm 7 cm
9 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Dec. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-5° 1.7 mm 0 cm
11 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 8.2 mm 0.8 cm
12 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 6° /-2° 2.1 mm 0 cm
13 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-4° 13.3 mm 9.6 cm
15 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-4° 10.6 mm 6.6 cm
16 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Dec. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 3° /-2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
19 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /-2° 5.6 mm 0 cm
20 Dec. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -1° /-6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
21 Dec. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-5° 6.2 mm 1.2 cm
22 Dec. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -1° /-4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
23 Dec. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -6° /-7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-1° 2.6 mm 0.3 cm
25 Dec. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 0° /-9° 1.2 mm 0.2 cm
26 Dec. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -7° /-8° 0.4 mm 0 cm
27 Dec. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 6° /-6° 9.1 mm 0.7 cm
28 Dec. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -8° /-10° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 Dec. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
30 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 5° /2° 13.9 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Zealand in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Zealand forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Zealand in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Zealand during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in New Zealand during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 184.7 mm is expected in New Zealand during December, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in New Zealand in December 2025?
New Zealand experiences an average snowfall of 64.07 cm during December, occurring over 4 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in New Zealand during December?
The average wind speed in New Zealand during December is 28 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

New Zealand snow forecast December 2025

Track daily snowfall levels and discover New Zealand’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, New Zealand sees 4 snowy days during December, with approximately 64.1 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in New Zealand

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for New Zealands December weather 💧
Typically, New Zealand has 7 rainy days in December with a total of 184.7 mm of rainfall.

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