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

What is the weather forecast for Whakatāne in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Whakatāne includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 15°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 219 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 you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Whakatāne, 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?

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