Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in December
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December21°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December139mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of East Coast (New Zealand)'s year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.9 hours average sun
December is brighter than East Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December17°C average sea
December is close to East Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December41 weather score
December scores above East Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.