Barrytown Weather in December

December in Barrytown brings moderate temperatures around 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 12°C (54°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Barrytown in December

As part of the rainy season, Barrytown sees around 20 days of rain in December, with an average of 246 mm (9.7 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.

Temperature in Barrytown in December

Barrytown in December gets highs of 18°C (64°F) during the day and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Barrytown in December

With approximately 197 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies during the day. Rain typically falls in the afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early parts of the day sunny.

December in Barrytown can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Barrytown Temperature in December

Min Temperature 12°C (54°F)  

Max Temperature 18°C (64°F)  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 246 mm (9.7 in)  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 Miles).

What to Wear in Barrytown in December

For Barrytown in December, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Barrytown in December

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

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• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Barrytown's climate page.

More climate data for Barrytown

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