Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Taranaki, New Zealand this December.
Taranaki, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, typically experiences pleasant weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in New Plymouth.
Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Taranaki on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Taranaki.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in New Plymouth typically peak at 19°C (66°F) in December, putting it in the pleasant range.
After dark, New Plymouth cools to about 14°C (57°F) on an average December night.
New Plymouth enjoys approximately 214 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in New Plymouth this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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