December weather forecast
Cardiff, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a refreshing month in Cardiff, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.4°F and min 56.7°F.

Temperature

Cardiff marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 66.4°F, a subtle shift from November's 62.2°F. December nights in Cardiff are marked by an average low-temperature of 56.7°F.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May through October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Cardiff, in December, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.68" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 34.57" of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:53 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.5h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Cardiff, New Zealand.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, 66.4°F is the average high-temperature and 56.7°F is the average low-temperature during December.
What are the most humid months in Cardiff?
May through October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Cardiff.
What is the average humidity in December in Cardiff?
The average relative humidity in December in Cardiff, New Zealand, is 80%.
How much does it rain in Cardiff in December?
In Cardiff, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" of precipitation.
When are the longest days in Cardiff?
December has the longest days of the year in Cardiff, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Cardiff?
The average day length in December in Cardiff is 14h and 53min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cardiff?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:53 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Cardiff?
With an average of 8.5h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Cardiff, New Zealand.
How many hours of sunshine does Cardiff have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Cardiff?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cardiff, New Zealand.
How high is the UV index in December in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (47.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Cardiff, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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