Otaki weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Otaki compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Otaki usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Otaki in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 178 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Otaki, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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 Otaki, 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

6/10

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 Otaki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.