Kumara weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Kumara during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Kumara generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Kumara in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 309 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kumara. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kumara, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 309 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kumara in December?

For visitors traveling to Kumara, 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 14°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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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