Whitianga in December
The weather in December
In December, Whitianga averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 122 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 36%.
Days are 1.9° warmer than in November on average, and January is warmer again by about 1.5°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
December scores 73/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Whitianga. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 20:33 local time, giving 14 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.
Why 73/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 30/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Whitianga this month
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Whitianga in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Whitianga?
December scores 73/100 for Whitianga, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Whitianga in December?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 16°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Whitianga in December?
Whitianga receives about 122 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.
Can you swim in Whitianga in December?
The sea averages 19°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.