The climate in Lower Hutt during December can be summarized as mild and wet.
December is in the summer in Lower Hutt and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.1°C 51.9°F |
Average temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 123 mm 4.9 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 15.6°C 60.2°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Lower Hutt with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lower Hutt in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 7.4hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
Wettest month: | July | 198mm 7.8ins |