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Karaka weather in December (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Karaka this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

December in Karaka generally includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Karaka in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Karaka, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

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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 Karaka, 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.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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