December weather forecast
Dunedin, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December in Dunedin marks the commencement of summer offering warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and longer days. The Christmas celebrations ensue under the clear blue sky, with the temperatures rising and making for enjoyable holiday weather. Unlike in the Northern Hemisphere, there's no snowfall witnessed in December. Interestingly, December records a substantial sea temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F), the highest compared to any preceding months. This affirms the arrival of beach season, buoying water-related activities.

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Dunedin reports an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Dunedin navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Dunedin are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dunedin, there are 150.6 rainfall days, and 357mm (14.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Dunedin, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Sea temperature

In Dunedin, in December, the average water temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 12.7°C (54.9°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Dunedin, New Zealand, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:31 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Dunedin?

In Dunedin, 14.7°C (58.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month in Dunedin?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Dunedin?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dunedin?

In Dunedin, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Dunedin?

In Dunedin, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

How cold is the water in December in Dunedin?

In December, the average sea temperature in Dunedin is 12.7°C (54.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

When are the longest days in Dunedin?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dunedin have in December?

The average day length in December is 15h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dunedin?

On the first day of December in Dunedin, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:31 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Dunedin?

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Dunedin, New Zealand.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dunedin?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dunedin, New Zealand, is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Dunedin?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Dunedin.

How high is the UV index in December in Dunedin?

In Dunedin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average snowfall in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in December: 12.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.2°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Dunedin, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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