National Park weather in December (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in National Park for December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, National Park usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

National Park in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (40 KM, 25 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.

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 National Park, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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