Punakaiki Weather in December

December in Punakaiki brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 12°C (54°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 259 mm (10 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.

Rainfall in Punakaiki in December

As part of the rainy season, Punakaiki sees around 19 days of rain in December, with an average of 259 mm (10 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Punakaiki in December

In December, Punakaiki sees moderate temperatures, with highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Punakaiki in December

The month enjoys around 197 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Punakaiki. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Punakaiki Temperature in December

Min Temperature 12°C (54°F)  

Max Temperature 17°C (63°F)  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 259 mm (10 in)  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

What to Wear in Punakaiki in December

Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Punakaiki in December

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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• February
• March
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• May
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• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Punakaiki's climate page.

More climate data for Punakaiki

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity

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