Opotiki weather in December (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Opotiki in December? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

December in Opotiki generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Opotiki in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

With around 219 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Opotiki. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Opotiki, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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 Opotiki, 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 Opotiki.

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