Weather in December in Wellington
Planning a trip to Wellington this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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 mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wellington, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Wellington enjoys close to 222 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Wellington climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Wellington's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.
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