Wellington Weather in December
What's the weather like in Wellington (Wellington) in December 2024?
The climate in Wellington during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Average temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.6°C 60.2°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 20.9kph 13 mph |
On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 94mm 3.7 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Wellington
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 Wellington in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Wellington weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 144mm 5.7ins |
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