Porirua weather in December (Wellington, New Zealand)

Curious about the December weather in Porirua? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Porirua generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Porirua in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Porirua in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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