Wellington weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Wellington during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Wellington generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Wellington in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 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, 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Wellington in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.