Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across New Zealand this December.
New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Mount Cook Village to 23°C (73°F) in Mangonui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Mangonui and 4°C (39°F) in Mount Cook Village.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Auckland. That makes December a high month for New Zealand.
Auckland sees nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F) in December.
Based on our systematic data collection, Mangonui has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 23°C (73°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 16°C (61°F).
According to our data, Mount Cook Village holds the title for the coldest city in New Zealand in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 13°C (55°F) and drops to lows of about 4°C (39°F) during the night.
Across New Zealand, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Palmerston North (178 hours) to sunny in Motueka (251 hours).
Across New Zealand, sea temperatures in December range from cold at 12°C (54°F) in Invercargill to cool at 19°C (66°F) in Paihia — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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