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Brighton weather in December (New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Brighton during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Brighton usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Brighton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brighton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (12 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.

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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 Brighton, 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 12°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
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.