Palmerston North in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Palmerston North in december 2024
The weather in Palmerston North in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
23%
22%
16%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
25%
22%
11%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
19%
10%
Weather at 3am
54°F
42%
19%
14%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Palmerston North in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Palmerston North in december.
The climate of Palmerston North in december is good
The climate in december in Palmerston North is wet (with 4.3in of precipitation over 7 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate good in that locality december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 68°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Palmerston North is 63°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Palmerston North in december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 24 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 77% of the month.
In december in Palmerston North, the days on average last 15:02. Sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:44.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in Palmerston North in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Palmerston North in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:02 | ||||
| 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 Palmerston North in december 2023:
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 59°F
59°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
58°F to 68°F
49°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
58°F to 68°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 67°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
63°F to 70°F
67°F to 70°F
65°F to 70°F
65°F to 72°F
61°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
67°F to 72°F
65°F to 74°F
65°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Palmerston North:
| Waitārere Beach in december | good weather |
| Levin in december | good weather |
| Wanganui in december | good weather |
| Masterton in december | good weather |
| Castlepoint in december | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in december | good weather |
| Porangahau in december | perfect weather |
| Porirua in december | good weather |
| Wellington in december | good weather |
| Hastings in december | perfect weather |
| Tongariro National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Hawera in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Palmerston North
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Weather data for Palmerston North in december:
Weather data for Palmerston North for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Palmerston North. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North.