What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Paihia in December?

In December, Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Paihia averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 51 mm.

Kaikōura vs Paihia in December

Paihia is the better pick in December — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Paihia — December climate, side by side

	Kaikōura	Paihia
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	23°C
Avg high / low	21° / 12°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	108 mm	51 mm
Rainy days	14	9
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	21	24

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

Kaikōura vs Paihia in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kaikōura or Paihia?: Paihia is the better pick in December — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Paihia in December?: In December, Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Paihia averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 51 mm.