Auckland weather in December (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Auckland look like in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Auckland includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Auckland in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 198 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Auckland climate page with graphs.

 

Auckland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Auckland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Auckland.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.