Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Paraparaumu, New Zealand in December
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 149mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
149mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 149mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paraparaumu, 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
December149mm average rain
December sits near Paraparaumu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and 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 Paraparaumu'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
December16°C average sea
December is close to Paraparaumu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December34 weather score
December sits close to Paraparaumu'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.