Taumarunui weather in December (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Taumarunui usually fare in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Taumarunui typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Taumarunui in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

 

Taumarunui, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 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 Taumarunui, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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