New Zealand
Auckland in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Auckland in December is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 21 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
73/100 · #4
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#5
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Family
Auckland · DecemberPhoto: wehunts · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 21 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 19 | 13 | 10 | 66 | 7.8 | 76 | 4.9 | 17 | 64 |
| December (selected) | 21 | 15 | 10 | 79 | 8.3 | 76 | 4.7 | 19 | 73 |
| January | 23 | 17 | 8 | 65 | 8.5 | 74 | 4.4 | 20 | 83 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (73/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -9 | -2.3 °C | -2.2 °C | -0.2 | -12.5 mm | -0.5 h | +0.6 % | +0.3 m/s | -1.9 °C |
| January | +10 | +1.7 °C | +1.3 °C | -2.5 | -13.4 mm | +0.2 h | -1.8 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Auckland in December?
The average daily high is around 21 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Auckland in December?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Auckland in December?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 79 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Auckland. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. December is one of them.