New Zealand · 1991–2020 normal

Waikanae in
December.

Typical December weather in Waikanae: 19.7°C by day, 12°C at night, 85 mm of rain over 9.8 wet days. These are measured 1991–2020 station normals, not a forecast.

Typical high19.7°C
Typical low12°C
Rain85 mm
Wet days9.8

In the year-round weather comparison, December scores 67 out of 100 (February leads the year at 82). Daylight is calculated as 15 h 06 from latitude -40.88°. Open-water sea temperature is 16.0°C (16 km from the place centre).

December at a glance

What is Waikanae like in December?

Plain answers from the measured climate record—not a forecast or a promise about a particular trip.

Is Waikanae hot in December?

Days are typically mild at 19.7°C, while nights average 12°C.

Does it rain much?

The measured monthly average is 85 mm across about 10 wet days.

How much daylight is there?

There are about 15 h 06 between sunrise and sunset at mid-month, calculated from the place latitude.

Is December a good time to visit?

December ranks 4 of 12 in our weather comparison; February ranks first.

The evidence behind this page

One month,
from the same station.

Place identity
GeoNames 2180320
NOAA station
NZ000093417 · PARAPARAUMU AWS
Station distance
7.3 km from the place centre
Coverage
Strong coverage · 30 usable years
Important limit
Historical climate is not a forecast. Nearby stations can miss mountains, coasts, and local microclimates.

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