Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The advent of December presents an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.4°C (63.3°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F) is witnessed throughout December.Humidity
In Kaikoura, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kaikoura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August, October through December are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Kaikoura, New Zealand, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.9°C (58.8°F).Note: Taking a dip in 14.9°C (58.8°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.
Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:05 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11h of sunshine.UV index
In Kaikoura, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 17.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1012.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in December: 14.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.1°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 4
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
