Taranaki Weather in December

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Considering a trip to Taranaki, New Zealand this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Taranaki in December

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in New Plymouth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Taranaki, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Oakura with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. New Plymouth typically receives 214 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Taranaki by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taranaki — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Plymouth)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in December

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (December)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (December)

New Plymouth

In December New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
214 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Stratford

In December Stratford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
214 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Hawera

In December Hawera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
214 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In December Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
214 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Okato

In December Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
214 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Taranaki in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Stratford 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Hawera 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Oakura 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Okato 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 153 mm (6 in)

Taranaki weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Taranaki, New Zealand generally has tolerable weather conditions. New Plymouth sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in New Plymouth peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in December, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Taranaki, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

Taranaki, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in December. New Plymouth typically averages about 156 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New Plymouth, December might be a good time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand 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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