December weather forecast
Hamilton, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December represents the onset of summer in Hamilton. Combining sunny skies and warm temperatures, it heralds the height of the outdoor festival and holiday season. With daily high temperatures climbing to approximately 21.9°C (71.4°F), the city revels in the summer glory. Even during evenings, the weather remains comfortably warm, motivating locals and tourists to relax and engage in lingering twilight activities. Evidently, December weather elements embellish this festive month, making Hamilton an inviting destination to celebrate the end of the year.

Temperature

Hamilton marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F), subtly divergent from November's 19.8°C (67.6°F). The average nighttime temperature in Hamilton lowers to a fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79.9%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hamilton, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 1108mm (43.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Hamilton, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.
Updated: Jan 27, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, 21.9°C (71.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.9°C (53.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Hamilton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79.9%.

How much does it rain in Hamilton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Hamilton?

The month with the longest days in Hamilton, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hamilton?

The average day length in December is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hamilton?

On the first day of December in Hamilton, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamilton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

Average temperature in December
Hamilton, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4°C).

Average humidity in December
Hamilton, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79.9%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (91.4%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (79.1%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 100.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (118.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (68.7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hamilton, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Hamilton, New Zealand

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