Hokitika weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Hokitika usually fare in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Hokitika includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Hokitika in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hokitika. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hokitika climate page with graphs.

 

Hokitika, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 345 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 197 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hokitika, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hokitika.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.