Porirua weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Porirua this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Porirua typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Porirua in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Porirua. January, February, March and December 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 Porirua climate page with graphs.

 

Porirua, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (22 KM, 13 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 Porirua, 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 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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