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Bay of Islands Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Are you planning a trip a to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in December

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Paihia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm (3.5 in) in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (December)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (December)

Paihia

In December Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Russell

In December Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Kerikeri

In December Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Opua

In December Opua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Russell 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Kerikeri 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Opua 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December?

Expect perfect weather across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December. The popular destination of Paihia averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December?

Average temperatures in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Paihia.

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Paihia averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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