Hastings Weather in December

What's the weather like in Hastings (Hawke's Bay) in December 2024?

The climate in Hastings during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Hastings and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Hastings weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Average temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 17°C 62.5°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Hastings

Hastings average temperature in December

December rainfall

Hastings average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Hastings average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hastings in December 2024.

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Hastings weather stats

Hastings weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.9°C 75°F
Driest month: November 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: January 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 13.4°C 56.1°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
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