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New Zealand Weather In December

March 29, 2017 by Mark Perkins 2 Comments

Thinking of having a relaxing holiday in New Zealand to prepare yourself for the onslaught of the Christmas mania. You will want to know what the New Zealand weather in December is likely to be.

new zealand weather in december

New Zealand Christmas Tree - Pohutukawa

December officially starts summer in New Zealand. Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and most New Zealanders are wondering what the weather in December will bring. The average temperatures are still coolish, even though the days tend to be getting longer as we head towards the longest day.

New Zealand Weather In December

Note:- The data provided below is based on monthly mean results and does not reflect daily peeks and lows.

city

monthly temps (Celsius)

monthly sunshine (hrs)

monthly rainfall (mm)

Whangarei

14 - 23°

210

96

Auckland

14 - 22°

197

93

Rotorua

12 - 21°

216

114

Napier

14 - 23°

234

54

Wellington

12 - 19°

223

84

Nelson

12 - 21°

241

84

Christchurch

11 - 21°

220

50

Lake Tekapo

7 - 19°

234

52

Dunedin

10 - 17°

168

80

Milford Sound

9 - 18°

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700

Queenstown

8 - 20°

224

75

Hokitika

11 - 18°

189

297

​

* Note:- the above information is based on data provided by NIWA.

"Quick conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit (Celsius) x 2 then add 32"

While other countries in the world traditionally have Roast Turkey and Ham for Christmas dinner, we here in New Zealand are getting the "Barbie" Bar-B-Que fired up and wearing shorts and tee shirts.

Milford Sound and the West Coast of the South Island are having the traditional high rainfall, it is a rain forest region after all, and it is not uncommon to have rain throughout the country on Christmas Day. Despite officially being summer it has tended to be a little later in the last few years.

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  1. Tina says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    Hi Mark, It looks like Whangarei and Napier are the places to go for that little bit of extra heat! I’m planning a month-long trip to New-Zealand so this information has come in really handy. Thanks!

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    • Mark Perkins says

      June 25, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      Tina, thank you for your comment. A month long trip will allow you time to appreciate this great country. You may also like to check the road rules before coming to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday.
      If I can be of any further assistance please contact me.
      Mark

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