Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Haast, New Zealand in December
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 370mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
370mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 370mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Haast, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December19°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December370mm average rain
December is wetter than Haast's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.3 hours average sun
December is one of Haast's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is close to Haast's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December23 weather score
December sits close to Haast's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.