Tauranga Weather in December
What's the weather like in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) in December 2024?
The climate in Tauranga during December can be summarized as mild and wet.
December is in the summer in Tauranga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.6°C 70.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.7°C 54.8°F |
| Average temperature | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 143 mm 5.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Tauranga
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 Tauranga in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Tauranga weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 101mm 4ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 173mm 6.8ins |
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