Papatowai Weather in December

What's the weather like in Papatowai (New Zealand) in December 2024?

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

December is in the summer in Papatowai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Papatowai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Papatowai

Papatowai average temperature in December

December rainfall

Papatowai average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Papatowai 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 Papatowai in December 2024.

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Papatowai weather stats

Papatowai weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: August 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: February 6hrs
Coldest month: July 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: May 116mm 4.6ins
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