| Location | Avg temp (°C°F) | Max temp (°C°F) | Min temp (°C°F) | Rainfall (mm) | Sunshine (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Tasman National Park | 18.7°C 65.7°F | 18.9 66 | 9 48.2 | 149mm 5.9ins | 8hrs |
| Arrowtown | 17.6°C 63.7°F | 17.9 64.2 | 6.2 43.2 | 110mm 4.3ins | 7hrs |
| Auckland | 21.6°C 70.9°F | 21.8 71.2 | 14.3 57.7 | 89mm 3.5ins | 8hrs |
| Christchurch | 20.4°C 68.7°F | 20.6 69.1 | 10.8 51.4 | 46mm 1.8ins | 8hrs |
| Coromandel | 21.7°C 71.1°F | 22 71.6 | 11.9 53.4 | 122mm 4.8ins | 7hrs |
| Dunedin | 16.3°C 61.3°F | 16.5 61.7 | 9.9 49.8 | 67mm 2.6ins | 6hrs |
| Greymouth | 18.3°C 64.9°F | 18.5 65.3 | 10.2 50.4 | 273mm 10.7ins | 6hrs |
| Hamilton | 21.8°C 71.2°F | 22.1 71.8 | 11.8 53.2 | 107mm 4.2ins | 7hrs |
| Hokitika | 18.2°C 64.8°F | 18.4 65.1 | 10.7 51.3 | 317mm 12.5ins | 6hrs |
| Kaikoura | 18.1°C 64.6°F | 18.4 65.1 | 7.3 45.1 | 80mm 3.1ins | 7hrs |
| Matamata | 22.6°C 72.7°F | 22.9 73.2 | 12.8 55 | 111mm 4.4ins | 7hrs |
| Milford Sound | 15.9°C 60.6°F | 16.2 61.2 | 5.9 42.6 | 281mm 11.1ins | 7hrs |
| Napier | 22.2°C 72°F | 22.4 72.3 | 12.6 54.7 | 89mm 3.5ins | 8hrs |
| Nelson | 20.2°C 68.4°F | 20.4 68.7 | 11 51.8 | 104mm 4.1ins | 8hrs |
| New Plymouth | 19.5°C 67.1°F | 19.7 67.5 | 11.5 52.7 | 131mm 5.2ins | 8hrs |
| Oamaru | 18.9°C 66°F | 19.2 66.6 | 8.7 47.7 | 53mm 2.1ins | 6hrs |
| Paihia | 21.9°C 71.4°F | 22.1 71.8 | 12.1 53.8 | 95mm 3.7ins | 7hrs |
| Picton | 20.3°C 68.5°F | 20.6 69.1 | 10.5 50.9 | 117mm 4.6ins | 8hrs |
| Queenstown | 17.8°C 64°F | 18.1 64.6 | 6.5 43.7 | 99mm 3.9ins | 7hrs |
| Rotorua | 20.6°C 69.1°F | 20.9 69.6 | 11.2 52.2 | 166mm 6.5ins | 7hrs |
| Taupo | 20.8°C 69.4°F | 21.1 70 | 9.7 49.5 | 132mm 5.2ins | 7hrs |
| Tauranga | 21.3°C 70.3°F | 21.6 70.9 | 12.7 54.9 | 143mm 5.6ins | 8hrs |
| Te Anau | 18.3°C 64.9°F | 18.6 65.5 | 7.7 45.9 | 158mm 6.2ins | 6hrs |
| Wanaka | 19°C 66.2°F | 19.3 66.7 | 7.5 45.5 | 94mm 3.7ins | 8hrs |
| Wellington | 18.5°C 65.3°F | 18.7 65.7 | 11.9 53.4 | 94mm 3.7ins | 8hrs |
| Whangarei | 21.4°C 70.5°F | 21.6 70.9 | 11.2 52.2 | 101mm 4ins | 7hrs |
Warm places to visit in December
Temperate climate in the south island and sub-tropical climate in the North Island. The terrain, prevailing winds and the length of the country lead to sharp regional contrasts
| Hottest month: | February | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 98mm 4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.8°C 51.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 142mm 6ins |