Stratford weather in December (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Stratford in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Stratford includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Stratford in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 214 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stratford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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 Stratford, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stratford.

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