Mount Maunganui weather in December (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Mount Maunganui for December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Mount Maunganui typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Mount Maunganui in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 231 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Mount Maunganui, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

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 Mount Maunganui, 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.

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 Mount Maunganui.

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