Palmerston North weather in December (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Palmerston North in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Palmerston North includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Palmerston North in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 178 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Palmerston North, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Palmerston North, 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

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