December Sunshine Averages for New Zealand
The tables here list the average amount of sun that cities and towns around New Zealand get during December. Each place has a daily average and a monthly total of the hours of sunshine it typically receives.
You can jump to a separate table for places on the North Island and South Island.
All the statistics are long-term historical averages of weather data collected during 1981 to 2010.
North Island
| Place | Day | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 6.4 | 197 |
| Gisborne | 7.5 | 232 |
| Hamilton | 6.7 | 208 |
| Kaitaia | 6.8 | 210 |
| Masterton | 7.1 | 221 |
| Napier | 7.5 | 234 |
| New Plymouth | 6.8 | 212 |
| Palmerston North | 5.7 | 177 |
| Rotorua | 7.0 | 216 |
| Taupo | 6.6 | 205 |
| Tauranga | 7.5 | 233 |
| Wanganui | 7.2 | 222 |
| Wellington | 7.2 | 223 |
South Island
| Place | Day | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | 6.9 | 215 |
| Blenheim | 8.0 | 249 |
| Christchurch | 7.1 | 220 |
| Dunedin | 5.4 | 168 |
| Hokitika | 6.1 | 189 |
| Invercargill | 6.1 | 188 |
| Kaikoura | 6.9 | 212 |
| Lake Tekapo | 7.5 | 234 |
| Manapouri - Te Anau | 5.8 | 180 |
| Mt Cook, Hermitage | 5.4 | 169 |
| Nelson | 7.8 | 241 |
| Queenstown | 7.2 | 224 |
| Timaru | 5.8 | 180 |
| Westport | 5.8 | 179 |
Reference
NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research). Climate Data and Activities.