Weather in December
Temperature
In Motueka, December's average high-temperature stands at an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F), closely related to the preceding month. During December in Motueka, the average low-temperature is recorded at a fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F).Rainfall
In Motueka, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. In Motueka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133 days and collects up to 953mm (37.52") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Motueka, in December, the average water temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water that is 16.5°C (61.7°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as the water temperature dips under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Motueka, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Motueka, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:03 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
In Motueka, the average sunshine in December is 8.1h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Motueka, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 20.5°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.6°C).
Average rainfall in December
Motueka, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 75mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (57mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Motueka, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 12 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are August, September and October (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Motueka, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in December: 16.5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (12.4°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Motueka, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Motueka, New Zealand
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