Lower Hutt weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lower Hutt this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Lower Hutt includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Lower Hutt in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 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 February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lower Hutt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (16 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 Lower Hutt, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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