Methven Weather in December
What's the weather like in Methven (Canterbury) in December 2024?
The climate in Methven during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Methven and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.1°C 66.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.8°C 46°F |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Methven with around 80mm 3.1 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Methven
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 Methven in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Methven weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 92mm 3.6ins |
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