Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Rotorua, New Zealand in December
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 166mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
166mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 166mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rotorua, 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
December166mm average rain
December sits near Rotorua's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to May, and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.6 hours average sun
December is brighter than Rotorua'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 Rotorua's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December40 weather score
December scores above Rotorua'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.
