Whangamata weather in December (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is December weather typically in Whangamata? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Whangamata tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Whangamata in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 231 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whangamata, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (56 KM, 34 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 Whangamata, 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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