Motueka Weather in December

What's the weather like in Motueka (Tasman) in December 2024?

The climate in Motueka during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the summer in Motueka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Motueka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 12kph 7 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Motueka with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Motueka

Motueka average temperature in December

December rainfall

Motueka average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Motueka average rain in December

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 Motueka in December 2024.

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Motueka weather stats

Motueka weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Wettest month: August 169mm 6.7ins
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