Weather in December in Bay of Plenty
Planning a journey to Bay of Plenty this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in December?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. December in Bay of Plenty generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Rotorua.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Waihi Beach with an average of 112 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rotorua usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bay of Plenty in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua
In December Rotorua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tauranga
In December Tauranga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mount Maunganui
In December Mount Maunganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Waihi Beach
In December Waihi Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ngongotaha
In December Ngongotaha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Rotorua, December might be a good time to visit Bay of Plenty. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Bay of Plenty is in January and March with generally perfect weather in Rotorua. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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