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Waikawa weather in December (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Waikawa in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Waikawa generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Waikawa in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Waikawa, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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

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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 Waikawa in December?

For visitors traveling to Waikawa, 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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