Otaki Weather in December

What's the weather like in Otaki (Wellington) in December 2024?

The climate in Otaki during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Otaki and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Otaki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20°C 67.9°F
Nightly temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Average temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Otaki

Otaki average temperature in December

December rainfall

Otaki average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Otaki 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 Otaki in December 2024.

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Otaki weather stats

Otaki weather statistics
Hottest month: January 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 114mm 4.5ins
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