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Weather in Taranaki for December 2025

Your guide to Taranaki weather in December - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

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    • Temperatures

  • So far, December 2025 in Taranaki is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.6 °C.

  • The forecast for the next days in Taranaki predicts temperatures to be around 18 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Taranaki at the beginning of December is 18.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 17.4 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Taranaki in December brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 109.4 mm.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
19°/13°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Taranaki Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Partly cloudy
18°
2
Patchy rain possible
19°
3
Light rain shower
18°
4
Patchy rain possible
19°
5
Light rain shower
18°
6
Patchy rain possible
20°
7
Patchy rain possible
20°
8
Cloudy
19°
9
Patchy rain possible
20°
10
Light rain
19°
11
Overcast
19°
12
Patchy rain possible
18°
13
Sunny
19°
14
Patchy rain possible
19°
15
Patchy rain possible
19°
16
Patchy rain possible
19°
17
Patchy rain possible
18°
18
Fog
19°
19
Sunny
19°
20
Sunny
18°
21
Overcast
20°
22
Weather Alert Moderate rain
18°
23
Weather Alert Heavy rain
19°
24
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
20°
25
Patchy rain possible
18°
26
Heavy rain
18°
27
Patchy rain possible
16°
28
Patchy rain possible
15°
29
Patchy rain possible
16°
30
Partly cloudy
19°
31
Patchy rain possible
20°

Temperatures trend during December in Taranaki

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Taranaki day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /12° 0.9 mm 6
2 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 0.4 mm 6
3 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /14° 15.5 mm 6
4 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /13° 0.7 mm 6
5 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /13° 1.6 mm 7
6 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /13° 0.2 mm 7
7 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 0.1 mm 7
8 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /12° 2.4 mm 6
9 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 4.9 mm 6
10 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /12° 1.5 mm 7
11 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 0 mm 7
12 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 2.7 mm 6
13 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /12° 0.5 mm 7
14 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /13° 0 mm 7
15 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /13° 0.2 mm 6
16 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 6.3 mm 6
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 2.3 mm 6
18 Dec. Fog
Fog
 19° /11° 0.7 mm 7
19 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /13° 2 mm 7
20 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /12° 2.1 mm 6
21 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 20° /14° 6.6 mm 6
22 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 18° /10° 5.7 mm 2.9
23 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 19° /16° 27.5 mm 0.8
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /14° 0.7 mm 3.1
25 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 0.2 mm 3.3
26 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 18° /14° 31.4 mm 0.7
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /13° 3 mm 0
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /12° 3.4 mm 6
29 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /11° 0.8 mm 6
30 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /11° 0 mm 7
31 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 0.4 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Taranaki in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Taranaki forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Taranaki in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Taranaki during December?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 19° and cooler nights around 13°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Taranaki during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 109.4 mm is expected in Taranaki during December, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Taranaki during December?
The average wind speed in Taranaki during December is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Taranaki

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Taranakis December weather 💧
Typically, Taranaki has 17 rainy days in December with a total of 109.4 mm of rainfall.
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