Weather in December in The Abel Tasman National Park
Planning a getaway to the Abel Tasman National Park this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Abel Tasman National Park in December?
The Abel Tasman National Park is a region in New Zealand. December in the Abel Tasman National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Motueka.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Motueka with an average of 133 mm to heavy rainfall in Takaka with 161 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Motueka enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Abel Tasman National Park in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Abel Tasman National Park climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park?
Motueka
In December Motueka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Takaka
In December Takaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kaiteriteri
In December Kaiteriteri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Motueka, December might be a good time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Motueka. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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