Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand in December
Weather score54Mixed
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 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ninety Mile Beach, 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
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December64mm average rain
December is one of Ninety Mile Beach's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March 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 Ninety Mile Beach'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
December18°C average sea
December is close to Ninety Mile Beach'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
December54 weather score
December scores above Ninety Mile Beach's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.