Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Paparoa National Park, New Zealand in December
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 237mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
237mm
Sun
6h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 237mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paparoa National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December19°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
December237mm average rain
December is wetter than Paparoa National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6 hours average sun
December is brighter than Paparoa National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December17°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December24 weather score
December sits close to Paparoa National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.