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Greymouth weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Greymouth in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Greymouth generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Greymouth in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Greymouth. February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 255 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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

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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 Greymouth in December?

For visitors traveling to Greymouth, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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