New Plymouth in December
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
13Rainy days (159 mm)
14:44 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 20:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| February | 20°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 19°C | 16°C | 109 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 17°C | 14°C | 154 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 15°C | 13°C | 184 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 14°C | 11°C | 187 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 13°C | 10°C | 187 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 13°C | 10°C | 177 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.0 |
| September | 13°C | 11°C | 175 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.1 |
| October | 14°C | 12°C | 168 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 16°C | 13°C | 136 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 18°C | 15°C | 159 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is New Plymouth in December?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?
The best months are February, January, March.