Richmond Weather in December
What's the weather like in Richmond (Tasman) in December 2024?
The climate in Richmond during December can be summarized as mild and damp.
December is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Average temperature | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 104 mm 4.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.6°C 60°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Richmond with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Richmond
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 Richmond in December 2024.
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Richmond weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 77mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 133mm 5.2ins |
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