Weather in December in Manawatu
Planning a getaway to Manawatu 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 Manawatu in December?
Manawatu is a region in New Zealand. December in Manawatu generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in National Park to 21°C in Feilding. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Feilding and 9°C in National Park.For specific regional insights in Manawatu, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Feilding with an average of 108 mm to heavy rainfall in National Park with 184 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Palmerston North. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Manawatu climate page.
Where to go in Manawatu in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?
Palmerston North
In December Palmerston North generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Whanganui
In December Whanganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Ohakune
In December Ohakune generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Levin
In December Levin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Taumarunui
In December Taumarunui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Manawatu?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Manawatu with overall pleasant weather in Palmerston North. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Palmerston North. In contrast, July tends to have poor weather conditions.
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