Russell weather in December (Northland, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Russell in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Russell is usually perfect in December, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Russell in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Russell. January, February, March, April, November and December 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 Russell climate page with graphs.

 

Russell, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Russell, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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