Havelock North weather in December (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Havelock North in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Havelock North during December is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Havelock North in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 235 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Havelock North, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Havelock North, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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