Punakaiki weather in December (West Coast, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Punakaiki this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Punakaiki tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Punakaiki in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Punakaiki. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, 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 Punakaiki climate page with graphs.

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 259 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 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 Punakaiki, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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