Opunake Weather in December
What's the weather like in Opunake (Taranaki) in December 2024?
The climate in Opunake during December can be summarized as mild and damp.
December is in the summer in Opunake and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
| Average temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 116 mm 4.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Opunake with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Opunake
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Opunake in December 2024.
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Opunake weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 93mm 3.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 162mm 6.4ins |
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