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Oakura weather in December (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Curious about the December weather in Oakura? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Oakura in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 158 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Oakura in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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