Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Wellington, New Zealand this December.
Wellington, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Wellington to 19°C (66°F) in Masterton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Masterton and 13°C (55°F) in Wellington.
To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Wellington, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Wellington. That makes December a moderate month for Wellington, New Zealand.
After dark, Wellington cools to about 13°C (55°F) on an average December night.
Masterton tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 11°C (52°F).
According to our data, Wellington holds the title for the coldest city in Wellington, New Zealand in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 17°C (63°F) and drops to lows of about 13°C (55°F) during the night.
Wellington enjoys close to 222 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Wellington this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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