What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in December?

In December, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in December

Kaikōura is the better pick in December — 77 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	21°C
Avg high / low	17° / 11°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	387 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	83%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	29	21

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in December — FAQ

Is December better in Franz Josef or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in December — 77 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in December?: In December, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.