Wānaka weather in December
December in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Wānaka · #571 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wānaka climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 128 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 19 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wānaka in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Wānaka?
- December in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Wānaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Wānaka in December?
- In December, Wānaka averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 128.1 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wānaka in December?
- Wānaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 19 in December.