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Northland Weather in December

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

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Planning a trip to Northland, New Zealand this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Northland in December

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in Northland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Opononi at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Mangonui at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Mangonui and 15°C (59°F) in Opononi.

For specific regional insights in Northland, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dargaville with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Whangaroa with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Explore Northland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland — 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 Northland in December

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

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 Northland

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

Temperature range in Northland (December)

Precipitation variation in Northland (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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Whangarei

In December Whangarei 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
72 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 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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Mangawhai

In December Mangawhai 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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 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 Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland 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)
Whangarei 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kerikeri 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Mangawhai 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Cable Bay 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Northland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northland, New Zealand in December?

Northland, New Zealand typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paihia average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Northland, New Zealand in December?

Average temperatures in Northland, 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 Northland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Northland, New Zealand during December, with Paihia averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Northland, New Zealand?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Northland, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Paihia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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