Wellington weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Wellington in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Wellington in December?
Wellington is a region in New Zealand. December in Wellington generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Wellington at 17°C to pleasant in Masterton at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Masterton and 13°C in Wellington.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Otaki with 148 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 222 hours of sunshine in Wellington. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Wellington, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Wellington's yearly weather, check out our Wellington climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Wellington?
Wellington
In December Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lower Hutt
In December Lower Hutt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Martinborough
In December Martinborough generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Masterton
In December Masterton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paraparaumu Beach
In December Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Wellington?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Wellington with overall tolerable weather in Wellington.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Wellington. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have poor weather conditions.
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