worldweatherNew Zealand weather in December - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
December is one of the best months for a holiday in New Zealand.
Daytime
20°
Night
15°
🌊 Sea
16°
☀️ Day length
15 h 06 min
Chance of rain
24%
Humid days
25%
In December, New Zealand averages about 20° during the day and 15° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 24% chance of rain. The sea is around 16°C - cold for swimming.
New Zealand weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 21℃ | 16℃ | 20% |
| February ★ | 22℃ | 17℃ | 19% |
| March ★ | 20℃ | 15℃ | 16% |
| April ★ | 18℃ | 13℃ | 27% |
| May | 16℃ | 11℃ | 32% |
| June | 14℃ | 9℃ | 35% |
| July | 13℃ | 8℃ | 30% |
| August | 13℃ | 8℃ | 27% |
| September | 14℃ | 9℃ | 40% |
| October ★ | 16℃ | 11℃ | 33% |
| November ★ | 18℃ | 13℃ | 25% |
| December ★ | 20℃ | 15℃ | 24% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in New Zealand in December? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | 22℃ | 15℃ | - | 0% |
| Christchurch | 21℃ | 11℃ | 18℃ | 48% |
| Wellington | 20℃ | 14℃ | 17℃ | 46% |
| Auckland | 19℃ | 18℃ | 22℃ | 0% |
| Palmerston North | 18℃ | 17℃ | - | 27% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for New Zealand.