December weather forecast
Tauranga, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December embraces the start of summer with Tauranga basking in temperatures between 13.6°C (56.5°F) to 20°C (68°F). Sea temperatures also rise to 18.6°C (65.5°F), encouraging beach activities. Wind gusts slow down to 20.4km/h (12.7mph), making it a less windy month compared to November. However, there's an increase in the number of rainy days. Despite this, December ushers in the charm of summer — pleasant warmth brightened by the sun’s presence for extended daylight hours.

Temperature

Tauranga ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20°C (68°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Tauranga usually rests at a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tauranga is 81%.

Rainfall

In Tauranga, New Zealand, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Tauranga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.6 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Tauranga, New Zealand, in December, the average water temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 18.6°C (65.5°F) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Tauranga, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:40 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Tauranga in December?

December temperatures in Tauranga vary between a high-temperature of 20°C (68°F) and a low-temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Tauranga?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tauranga is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tauranga?

In Tauranga, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in December in Tauranga?

In Tauranga, in December, the average water temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F). Swimming in 18.6°C (65.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

When are the longest days in Tauranga?

The month with the longest days in Tauranga, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tauranga?

The average day length in December in Tauranga, New Zealand, is 14h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tauranga?

On the first day of December in Tauranga, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:40 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tauranga?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tauranga is 8.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Tauranga?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Tauranga, New Zealand.

How high is the UV index in December in Tauranga?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tauranga, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.6 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Tauranga, New Zealand

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