Rotorua weather in December (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Rotorua in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rotorua generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Rotorua in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 217 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotorua climate page with graphs.

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rotorua in December?

For visitors traveling to Rotorua, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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