What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Queenstown in December?

In December, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.

Franz Josef vs Queenstown in December

Franz Josef is the better pick in December — 72 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Queenstown — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	15/100 (F)
Feels-like high	17°C	21°C
Avg high / low	17° / 11°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	387 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	20	16
Humidity	83%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	29	18

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Franz Josef vs Queenstown in December — FAQ

Is December better in Franz Josef or Queenstown?: Franz Josef is the better pick in December — 72 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Queenstown in December?: In December, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.