December weather forecast
Mount Cook, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December marks the start of summer in Mount Cook. It presents longer daylight hours, moderate temperatures, and frequent rainfall. Although summer is here, mornings and nights retain a cooler touch. This month sees a significant increase in average high temperatures, reaching 18.2°C (64.8°F). As the year wraps up, December's weather in Mount Cook sets a vibrant scene with warm sunlight, blue skies, and lush green landscapes.

Temperature

With the start of December, Mount Cook measures an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F), not significantly differing from November's 16.5°C (61.7°F). During December, the average low-temperature in Mount Cook is a frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75.7%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 487mm (19.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Mount Cook.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Cook, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:23 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mount Cook is 5.4h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mount Cook in December?

In Mount Cook, in December, the average high-temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Cook?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Cook, New Zealand, is 75.7%.

What is the wettest month in Mount Cook?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mount Cook, New Zealand. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 487mm (19.17") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mount Cook in December?

In Mount Cook, New Zealand, in December, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 487mm (19.17") of accumulated precipitation.

When are the longest days in Mount Cook?

The month with the longest days in Mount Cook is December, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Cook have in December?

In December, the average day length is 15h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Cook?

On the first day of December in Mount Cook, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:23 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Cook?

In Mount Cook, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

Average temperature in December
Mount Cook, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Mount Cook, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (6.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.2°C).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Cook, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Mount Cook, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 75.7%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72.4%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Cook, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Mount Cook, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 487.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (487.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (278.4mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Cook, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Cook, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.9 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Cook, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Cook, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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