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Things to Do in South Island in December
Real historical weather for South Island in December: average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, with around 198mm of rain (averaged over the last 3 years).
12°C
Average high
4°C
Average low
198mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in South Island in December
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Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
★ 5.0(530 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €29
5-Hour Scenic Wine Tour with Private Guide & Up to 12 Tastings
★ 4.9(59 reviews)· 4h 30m
From €182
Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours
★ 4.9(130 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €130
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
★ 4.9(97 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €25
Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings
★ 4.8(511 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €96
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
★ 4.6(378 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €93
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
★ 4.4(542 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €38
Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland
★ 4.4(27 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €57
Phu Quoc Land Tour: Discover South Island
★ 4.0(2 reviews)· 7h 30m
From €34
Phu Quoc Land Tour: Discover South Island
· 7h 30m
From €34
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FAQs — South Island in December
Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 3 years), expect highs around 12°C and lows around 4°C, with roughly 198mm of rain.