Best time to visit New Zealand in December
December is a less ideal time to visit New Zealand — the country-average travel-comfort score is 79/100. The best months are March, January, April.
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Weather in New Zealand in December
Typical weather across New Zealand in December: average high 21.5°C, low 16.4°C, about 111.8 mm of rain, and 11.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather in December (score 79/100, December climate details).
| Metric | New Zealand avg | Best city (Auckland) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 79 | 79 |
| High / Low | 21.5° / 16.4° | 21.5° / 16.4° |
| Precipitation | 111.8 mm | 558.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.4 | 11.4 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit New Zealand. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When to visit New Zealand in other months
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