Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in December
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 385mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
385mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 385mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Coast (New Zealand), 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
December385mm average rain
December is wetter than West Coast (New Zealand)'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
December4.5 hours average sun
December is brighter than West Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is close to West Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December17 weather score
December sits close to West Coast (New Zealand)'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.