Kaikoura in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kaikoura in december 2026
The weather in Kaikoura in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
19%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
20%
16%
6%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
21%
8%
Weather at 3am
58°F
52%
21%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in december.
The climate of Kaikoura in december is good
The weather in december in Kaikoura is wet (with 3.4in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate good in this location this month. Temperatures are up to 67°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Kaikoura is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kaikoura in december with a maximum record of 83°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2014. You can plan to have about 19 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 61% of time.
In december in Kaikoura, the days on average last 15:15. Sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:58.
With a good weather, the month of december is recommended to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:43 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:15 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kaikoura in december 2025:
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
58°F to 76°F
65°F to 68°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
65°F to 70°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
59°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 70°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 65°F
59°F to 67°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 65°F
63°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 70°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Nelson Lakes in december | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in december | good weather |
| Picton in december | good weather |
| Nelson in december | good weather |
| Christchurch in december | good weather |
| Wellington in december | good weather |
| Akaroa in december | good weather |
| Porirua in december | good weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in december | good weather |
| Westport in december | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in december | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Kaikoura
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Weather data for Kaikoura in december:
Weather data for Kaikoura for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura.