Weather in New Zealand in December: Regions Compared
How is the weather in New Zealand in December? Compare the main destinations by temperature, rain and travel score.
Where to go by month
Destinations
| City | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 21°C | 16°C | 11 | 7.3 |
| Christchurch | 18°C | 13°C | 9 | 7.3 |
| Wellington | 16°C | 14°C | 9 | 6.9 |
| Manukau City | 22°C | 16°C | 11 | 7.5 |
| North Shore | 21°C | 16°C | 11 | 7.3 |
| Hamilton | 22°C | 14°C | 12 | 7.4 |
| Tauranga | 21°C | 14°C | 12 | 7.2 |
| Dunedin | 18°C | 10°C | 15 | 6.4 |
| Lower Hutt | 18°C | 13°C | 11 | 7.0 |
| Palmerston North | 20°C | 13°C | 14 | 6.8 |
| New Plymouth | 18°C | 15°C | 13 | 6.2 |
| Hastings | 23°C | 13°C | 10 | 7.7 |
| Napier | 21°C | 15°C | 9 | 7.7 |
| Rotorua | 20°C | 12°C | 14 | 6.8 |
| Porirua | 16°C | 14°C | 9 | 6.9 |