Hokitika Weather in December
What's the weather like in Hokitika (West Coast) in December 2024?
The climate in Hokitika during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.
December is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.4°C 65°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.7°C 51.2°F |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 317 mm 12.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 16°C 60.9°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Hokitika
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Hokitika in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Hokitika weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 332mm 13.1ins |
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