Tasman weather in December
Planning a getaway to Tasman this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasman in December?
Tasman is a region in New Zealand. December in Tasman generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Motueka.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mapua with an average of 128 mm to heavy rainfall in Murchison with 186 mm. Meanwhile, Motueka enjoys close to 251 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Tasman for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tasman climate page.
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Average weather in Motueka
In December Motueka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mapua
In December Mapua 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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Average weather in Richmond
In December Richmond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tasman
In December Tasman 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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Average weather in Takaka
In December Takaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasman, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Tasman?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Tasman with overall tolerable weather in Motueka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Motueka. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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