Wellington weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

Is December a good time to explore Wellington weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Wellington includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Wellington, 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 15°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.