Kaiapoi Weather in December

What's the weather like in Kaiapoi (Canterbury) in December 2024?

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

December is in the summer in Kaiapoi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Kaiapoi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Nightly temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Average temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 13.5°C 56.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Kaiapoi with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kaiapoi average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi in December 2024.

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Kaiapoi weather stats

Kaiapoi weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.1°C 71.8°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
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