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Weather in Wanaka for December 2025

Your guide to Wanaka weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2025 in Wanaka has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 14.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.2 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Wanaka predicts temperatures to be around 15 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of December is 14.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 17.7 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wanaka experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.3 mm.

Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
24
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Wanaka Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Wanaka

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Wanaka day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /6° 0.8 mm 6
2 Dec. Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
 12° /5° 6.1 mm 5
3 Dec. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 15° /6° 5.1 mm 6
4 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /6° 1.6 mm 6
5 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 2.7 mm 6
6 Dec. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 16° /5° 1.2 mm 6
7 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 2.5 mm 5
8 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /5° 11.9 mm 5
9 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 5.3 mm 5
10 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 1.4 mm 5
11 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /5° 0.6 mm 5
12 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 1.9 mm 5
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 1.6 mm 6
14 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /7° 9.2 mm 7
15 Dec. Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
 12° /5° 1.8 mm 5
16 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 12° /6° 7.3 mm 1.5
17 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /5° 0 mm 2.8
18 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 1.8 mm 2.1
19 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /-1° 15.3 mm 1.4
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /1° 1.5 mm 0
21 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 6
22 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /5° 0 mm 6
23 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /6° 0 mm 6
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 0.6 mm 6
25 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /9° 0 mm 7
26 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0 mm 7
27 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /12° 0 mm 8
28 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /12° 0 mm 8
29 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /11° 0 mm 7
30 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /5° 7.4 mm 4
31 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 6 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wanaka 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 Wanaka forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wanaka in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wanaka during December?
During December, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Wanaka during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 112.3 mm is expected in Wanaka during December, occurring over more than 24 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Wanaka during December?
The average wind speed in Wanaka during December is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Wanaka

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wanakas December weather 💧
Typically, Wanaka has 24 rainy days in December with a total of 112.3 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Wanaka during December

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

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