December weather forecast
Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Weather in December

Welcoming summer, December offers the highest average temperatures of the year with highs reaching 20.9°C (69.6°F) and lows around 11.5°C (52.7°F). Rainfall, while significant at 88mm (3.46") on average, is usually distributed over approximately eleven cloudy days. Alongside this, the highest average sunlight exposure of the year, evident in approximately 15 hours of daylight, renders December as the brightest month. The mild and pleasing weather conditions make this month ideal for exploring the city in its summer glory.

Temperature

The high-temperature average in December for Palmerston North is a pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F), staying closely aligned with November's conditions. Palmerston North observes an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) during December.

Humidity

In Palmerston North, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palmerston North, New Zealand, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 917mm (36.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:50 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Palmerston North?

The high-temperature in Palmerston North, New Zealand, during December is 20.9°C (69.6°F) and the low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Palmerston North?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Palmerston North?

The average day length in December in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is 14h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmerston North?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palmerston North, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:50 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palmerston North?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palmerston North is 5.7h.

Average temperature in December
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.6°C).

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Average humidity in December
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75.3%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 87.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (96.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (51.8mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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