The Bay of Islands weather in December
Are you planning a trip to the Bay of Islands in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands in December?
The Bay of Islands is a region in New Zealand. December in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Paihia.
December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm in Paihia.
For specific regional insights in the Bay of Islands for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Bay of Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands?
Paihia
In December Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Russell
In December Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kerikeri
In December Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Opua
In December Opua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit the Bay of Islands?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Bay of Islands with overall perfect weather in Paihia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
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