Whakatane Weather in December

What's the weather like in Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) in December 2024?

The climate in Whakatane during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the summer in Whakatane and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Whakatane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.4°C 72.2°F
Nightly temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Whakatane

Whakatane average temperature in December

December rainfall

Whakatane average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Whakatane 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 Whakatane in December 2024.

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Whakatane weather stats

Whakatane weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24°C 75.2°F
Driest month: February 92mm 3.6ins
Sunniest month: April 6.7hrs
Coldest month: July 14.3°C 57.7°F
Wettest month: June 138mm 5.4ins
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