Climate guide for Fiordland, New Zealand

Fiordland in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · New Zealand

Best time to visit Fiordland in DecemberWeather, crowds & prices

December score

5.6/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Fiordland
Avg temp
19°C
Rainfall
60 mm
Humidity
67%
Sunny days
22
Crowd Density
Peak Tourist Rush
Average Expenses
$$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)

December in Fiordland scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - a lower-scoring month (#12 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 22 sunny days this month.

Fiordland is New Zealand's drowned-mountain realm—Milford and Doubtful Sound cruises under rainforest cliffs and waterfalls. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.

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