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Haast weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Haast look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Haast typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Haast in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 417 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Haast, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 417 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

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 Haast, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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