Hawke's Bay weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Hawke's Bay this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay in December?
Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. December in Hawke's Bay generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Napier.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Te Awanga with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 79 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Napier, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Napier usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hawke's Bay climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hawke's Bay?
Napier
In December Napier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hastings
In December Hastings generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Havelock North
In December Havelock North generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Clive
In December Clive generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Eskdale
In December Eskdale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hawke's Bay, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Hawke's Bay. Typically, the climate in Napier is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Napier. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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