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

Curious about the December weather in Tauranga? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Tauranga generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Tauranga in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 231 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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

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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 Tauranga in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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