Lake Tekapo
December
Weather in Lake Tekapo for December 2026
Your guide to Lake Tekapo weather in December - trends and predictions
The climate of Lake Tekapo in December is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Lake Tekapo at the beginning of December is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 7.1 °C by the end of December.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
3
Dry days
15
Rainy days
13
Snow days
7°/0°
Temperatures
15 km/h
Avg max wind
86 %
Avg humidity
Lake Tekapo Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Lake Tekapo
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December weather in Lake Tekapo day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Overcast | 8° /-1° | 2.5 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 9.7 mm | 7 cm | |
| 3 Dec. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /0° | 17.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /0° | 15.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /2° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 8° /0° | 58.9 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 6° /-1° | 11.6 mm | 3 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. |  Heavy rain at times | 5° /-1° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /-2° | 7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /1° | 7.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /0° | 60.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 45 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /-3° | 11.7 mm | 7 cm | |
| 17 Dec. |  Cloudy | 6° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 17.7 mm | 1 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 3° /-2° | 4.4 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 21 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 19 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /3° | 18.5 mm | 4.4 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /2° | 44.8 mm | 11.2 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 5° /1° | 17 mm | 10.4 cm | |
| 27 Dec. |  Sunny | 7° /0° | 1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /1° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /1° | 12.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 31 Dec. |  Light freezing rain | 9° /1° | 1.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lake Tekapo in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lake Tekapo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lake Tekapo in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lake Tekapo during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Lake Tekapo during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 411.9 mm is expected in Lake Tekapo during December, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Lake Tekapo in December 2026?
Lake Tekapo experiences an average snowfall of 49.095 cm during December, occurring over 13 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tekapo during December?
The average wind speed in Lake Tekapo during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Lake Tekapo snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Lake Tekapo sees 13 snowy days during December, with approximately 49.1 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Lake Tekapo
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Typically, Lake Tekapo has 15 rainy days in December with a total of 411.9 mm of rainfall.
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