Rotorua in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rotorua in december 2024
The weather in Rotorua in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Fog
32% of time
21%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
24%
24%
13%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
25%
25%
11%
Weather at 3am
54°F
46%
20%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rotorua in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rotorua in december.
The climate of Rotorua in december is good
The weather in december in Rotorua is wet (with 5.9in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate good in that locality this month. Temperatures are up to 72°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Rotorua is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rotorua in december with a maximum record of 85°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2014. You can plan to have about 28 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 90% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Rotorua is generally 14:48. Sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 20:34.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not good) to go in Rotorua.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rotorua in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rotorua in december 2023:
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 68°F
56°F to 59°F
59°F to 67°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 76°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 74°F
50°F to 76°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 70°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 76°F
50°F to 77°F
54°F to 81°F
54°F to 77°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 76°F
59°F to 79°F
58°F to 79°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 70°F
63°F to 70°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 77°F
61°F to 81°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 65°F
63°F to 77°F
61°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Rotorua:
| Tokoroa in december | good weather |
| Kawerau in december | good weather |
| Tauranga in december | good weather |
| Hobbiton in december | good weather |
| Taupo in december | good weather |
| Whakatane in december | good weather |
| Waihi Beach in december | good weather |
| Hamilton in december | good weather |
| Turangi in december | tolerable weather |
| Whangamata in december | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Raglan in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Rotorua
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Weather data for Rotorua in december:
Weather data for Rotorua for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rotorua. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rotorua can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rotorua.