Patea Weather in December
What's the weather like in Patea (Taranaki) in December 2024?
The climate in Patea during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Patea and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20°C 67.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 89 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Patea with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 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 Patea
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 Patea in December 2024.
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Patea weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |
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