New Plymouth in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Plymouth in december 2026
The weather in New Plymouth in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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
59°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
23%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
19%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
59°F
33%
23%
22%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Plymouth in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Plymouth in december.
The climate of New Plymouth in december is good
The weather in december in New Plymouth is wet (with 6in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.5in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate pleasant here the month of december. The high seasonal norm is 68°F. The seasonal minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in New Plymouth is 65°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in New Plymouth in december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2014.
On this month of december, day length in New Plymouth is generally 14:53. The sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 20:45.
With a good weather, december is a good month to go in New Plymouth.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Plymouth in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:53 | ||||
| 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 New Plymouth in december 2025:
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
61°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
63°F to 70°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 72°F
61°F to 68°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
61°F to 67°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
65°F to 67°F
63°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
59°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 68°F
65°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near New Plymouth:
| Waitara in december | good weather |
| Opunake in december | good weather |
| Hawera in december | good weather |
| Mokau in december | good weather |
| Wanganui in december | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Turangi in december | tolerable weather |
| Raglan in december | good weather |
| Hamilton in december | good weather |
| Taupo in december | good weather |
| Tokoroa in december | good weather |
| Waitārere Beach in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
New Plymouth
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Weather data for New Plymouth in december:
Weather data for New Plymouth for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Plymouth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth.