Wellington in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wellington in december 2024
The weather in Wellington in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
16%
16%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
28%
12%
9%
Weather at 3am
59°F
42%
24%
17%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wellington in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wellington in december.
The climate of Wellington in december is good
In december in Wellington, the climate is wet (with 2.9in of precipitation over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite nice in this city december. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. The minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Wellington is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Wellington in the month of december with a maximum record of 72°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 15 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 48% of time.
Day length in Wellington in december is 15:08. Sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:50.
With a good climate, december is advisable to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wellington in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 31km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:08 | ||||
| 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 Wellington in december 2023:
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
59°F to 61°F
61°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
58°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 67°F
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
65°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Wellington:
| Porirua in december | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in december | good weather |
| Picton in december | good weather |
| Blenheim in december | good weather |
| Masterton in december | good weather |
| Levin in december | good weather |
| Waitārere Beach in december | good weather |
| Nelson in december | good weather |
| Palmerston North in december | good weather |
| Castlepoint in december | good weather |
| Wanganui in december | good weather |
| Kaikoura in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Wellington
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Weather data for Wellington in december:
Weather data for Wellington for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wellington. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wellington 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 Wellington.