Manawatu weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Manawatu in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. 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 specific regional insights in Manawatu for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Manawatu climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Manawatu, in New Zealand.
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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