Wanganui in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wanganui in december 2026
The weather in Wanganui in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
27%
21%
13%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
21%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
22%
19%
10%
Weather at 3am
58°F
31%
24%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanganui in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanganui in december.
The climate of Wanganui in december is good
In december in Wanganui, the climate is wet (with 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite nice here this month. Temperatures are up to 68°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Wanganui is 63°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Wanganui in december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 25 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 81% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Wanganui is generally 14:59. The sun rises at 05:45 and sunset is at 20:44.
With a good weather, the month of december is advisable to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanganui in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:59 | ||||
| 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 Wanganui in december 2025:
58°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 67°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 65°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
63°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 70°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Wanganui:
| Palmerston North in december | good weather |
| Waitārere Beach in december | good weather |
| Hawera in december | good weather |
| Levin in december | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in december | good weather |
| Opunake in december | good weather |
| Turangi in december | tolerable weather |
| Waitara in december | good weather |
| Masterton in december | good weather |
| New Plymouth in december | good weather |
| Porirua in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Wanganui
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Weather data for Wanganui in december:
Weather data for Wanganui for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanganui. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanganui 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 Wanganui.