Taranaki weather in December
Considering a trip to Taranaki this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Taranaki in December?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. December in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in New Plymouth.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 110 mm to high rainfall in Oakura with 158 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 214 hours of sunshine in New Plymouth. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Taranaki for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Taranaki climate page.
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Average weather in New Plymouth
In December New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Stratford
In December Stratford 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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Average weather in Hawera
In December Hawera 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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Average weather in Oakura
In December Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Okato
In December Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Taranaki?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New Plymouth, December might be a good time to visit Taranaki. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Taranaki is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in New Plymouth. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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