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Weather in Queenstown-Lakes District for December 2025

Your guide to Queenstown-Lakes District weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2025 in Queenstown-Lakes District is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.3 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Queenstown-Lakes District predicts a temperature of 15.6 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown-Lakes District at the beginning of December is 17.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 13.1 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Queenstown-Lakes District experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.6 mm.

Average dry days
3
Dry days
Average rainy days
28
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Queenstown-Lakes District Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Queenstown-Lakes District

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December weather in Queenstown-Lakes District day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /5° 0.8 mm 7
2 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 16° /6° 2.6 mm 6
3 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /6° 5.9 mm 6
4 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /6° 3.5 mm 7
5 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /5° 4.4 mm 7
6 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 2.1 mm 6
7 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /5° 1.5 mm 7
8 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /5° 8.7 mm 6
9 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /4° 5.9 mm 6
10 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 1.7 mm 6
11 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /4° 3.4 mm 6
12 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /3° 0.9 mm 7
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /5° 2.1 mm 7
14 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /7° 1.3 mm 8
15 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 19° /7° 6.9 mm 7
16 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 6.1 mm 7
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /7° 4.8 mm 7
18 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /7° 1.3 mm 7
19 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /6° 5.6 mm 7
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 6.2 mm 7
21 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /8° 6.8 mm 6
22 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 16° /-1° 5.4 mm 1.8
23 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /9° 0.7 mm 3
24 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /4° 13.1 mm 2.5
25 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /2° 33 mm 1
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 4.4 mm 1.9
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 1.7 mm 0
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 2.2 mm 5
29 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /6° 0.1 mm 5
30 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /2° 0 mm 5
31 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /6° 0 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Queenstown-Lakes District 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 Queenstown-Lakes District forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Queenstown-Lakes District in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Queenstown-Lakes District during December?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 18° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Queenstown-Lakes District during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 112.6 mm is expected in Queenstown-Lakes District during December, occurring over more than 28 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Queenstown-Lakes District during December?
The average wind speed in Queenstown-Lakes District during December is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Queenstown-Lakes District

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Queenstown-Lakes Districts December weather 💧
Typically, Queenstown-Lakes District has 28 rainy days in December with a total of 112.6 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Queenstown-Lakes District during December

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of December ☀️
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