Rakaia Weather in December
What's the weather like in Rakaia (Canterbury) in December 2024?
The climate in Rakaia during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Rakaia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.7°C 49.5°F |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 54 mm 2.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.5°C 56.2°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Rakaia
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 Rakaia in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Rakaia weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 69mm 2.7ins |
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