Hokitika in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hokitika in december 2024
The weather in Hokitika in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
18%
16%
16%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
19%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
20%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
54°F
37%
21%
19%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hokitika in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hokitika in december.
The climate of Hokitika in december is tolerable
the weather in Hokitika in december is wet (with 14.6in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 12.6in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is rather fresh around this city december, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Hokitika is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Hokitika in the month of december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 35% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Hokitika is generally 15:19. The sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 21:11.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not the best time to go in this city.
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Hokitika:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hokitika in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 8.2in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Hokitika in december 2023:
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
59°F to 63°F
61°F to 61°F
58°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 63°F
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
61°F to 63°F
59°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Hokitika:
| Greymouth in december | good weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in december | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Westport in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in december | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Nelson Lakes in december | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in december | good weather |
| Timaru in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Hokitika
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Weather data for Hokitika in december:
Weather data for Hokitika for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hokitika. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hokitika can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Hokitika.