Temperature in The Bay of Islands in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this December.

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, typically experiences warm weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Paihia.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Bay of Islands temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December?

Paihia averages a daytime high of 22°C (72°F) in December, which is high for the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

How cold does it get at night in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Paihia typically drop to around 15°C (59°F) in December.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Paihia this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.

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