December verdict

Whitianga, New Zealand in December

Weather score47Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

130mm

Sun

6.7h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

47

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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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.

December130mm average rain

December is one of Whitianga's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.7 hours average sun

December is brighter than Whitianga'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

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December19°C average sea

December is close to Whitianga's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December47 weather score

December scores above Whitianga's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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