Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in December
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kaikoura, 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
December74mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Kaikoura's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.6 hours average sun
December is brighter than Kaikoura's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December41 weather score
December scores above Kaikoura's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.