Piha weather in December (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

Is December a good time to explore Piha weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Piha during December, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.

Precipitation

Piha in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with 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 Piha climate page with graphs.

 

Piha, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (30 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 Piha, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Piha.

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