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Half-moon Bay weather in December (Southland, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Half-moon Bay in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Half-moon Bay in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Half-moon Bay. January, February, March, April, August, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Half-moon Bay, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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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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 Half-moon Bay in December?

For visitors traveling to Half-moon Bay, 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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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