Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
North Island, New Zealand in December
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
127mm
Sun
6.4h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December22°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
December127mm average rain
December is wetter than North Island's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.4 hours average sun
December is brighter than North Island'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.
Weather score
December46 weather score
December scores above North Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
