Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 16.0°C in Dunedin to 21.4°C in Hastings, New Zealand. Monthly rainfall ranges from 53 mm in Christchurch to 160 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 20.2°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 92 | 11.0 |
| Christchurch | 19.6°C11.0°C | 11.0°C | 53 | 9.3 |
| Wellington | 16.5°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 65 | 9.7 |
| Manukau City | 20.3°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 87 | 10.9 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 20.5°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 99 | 11.0 |
| Tauranga | 20.2°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 112 | 11.9 |
| Dunedin | 16.0°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 96 | 14.4 |
| Lower Hutt | 17.9°C13.3°C | 13.3°C | 68 | 10.8 |
| Palmerston North | 19.1°C11.8°C | 11.8°C | 98 | 13.5 |
| New Plymouth | 18.4°C12.9°C | 12.9°C | 160 | 13.4 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 21.4°C13.3°C | 13.3°C | 63 | 10.0 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.