Tauranga weather in December (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Tauranga during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Tauranga tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Tauranga in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 231 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 typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tauranga, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 231 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

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 Tauranga, 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.

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 Tauranga.

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