What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in December?

In December, Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.

Nelson vs Queenstown in December

Nelson is the better pick in December — 86 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Nelson vs Queenstown — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	15/100 (F)
Feels-like high	22°C	21°C
Avg high / low	22° / 13°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	118 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	19	18

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

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January86
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best July15

Nelson vs Queenstown in December — FAQ

Is December better in Nelson or Queenstown?: Nelson is the better pick in December — 86 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in December?: In December, Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.