Motueka weather in December (Tasman, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Motueka compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Motueka includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Motueka in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 251 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Motueka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 251 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 Motueka, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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