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Opua weather in December (Northland, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Opua as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Opua is usually perfect in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Opua in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Opua. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Opua, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (4 KM, 2 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.

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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 Opua, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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