Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
130mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
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.
Map
Compare Whitianga, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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.