Oakura weather in December (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Oakura during December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Oakura includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Oakura in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 214 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Oakura, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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 Oakura, 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 16°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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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