West Coast weather in December
Planning a journey to West Coast this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in West Coast in December?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. December in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Franz Josef at 15°C to pleasant in Greymouth at 19°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Greymouth and 8°C in Franz Josef.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Barrytown with an average of 246 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 417 mm. Meanwhile, Greymouth enjoys close to 197 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in West Coast for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Greymouth
In December Greymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Franz Josef
In December Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hokitika
In December Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fox Glacier
In December Fox Glacier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Westport
In December Westport generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Coast, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit West Coast?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast due to the typically poor weather in Greymouth.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Greymouth. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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