Awatuna weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Awatuna for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Awatuna usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Awatuna in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 306 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

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 Awatuna. 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 Awatuna climate page with graphs.

 

Awatuna, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 306 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (11 KM, 7 Miles).

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

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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 Awatuna, 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

Camping

6/10

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