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.

Tauranga weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Tauranga average temperature in December

December rainfall

Tauranga average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Tauranga 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 Tauranga in December 2024.

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Tauranga weather stats

Tauranga weather statistics
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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