Ashburton in December
7.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
20°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
11Rainy days (66 mm)
15:16 hDaylight
05:51Sunrise · 21:07 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 20°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 21°C | 13°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 20°C | 11°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 17°C | 9°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 11°C | 4°C | 58 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 11°C | 3°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 12°C | 4°C | 57 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 14°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 18°C | 9°C | 66 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 20°C | 12°C | 66 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ashburton in December?
Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Ashburton?
The best months are February, January, March.