Weather in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand in December
In an average December, Wellington sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2012-12-25
Lowest
10°C
2014-12-01
Low
Highest
17°C
2000-12-28
Lowest
8°C
1982-12-01
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2012-12-25
Lowest
3°C
2006-12-21
Humidity
Highest
14.5 g/m³
2023-12-24
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
1982-12-01
Wind
Highest
77 km/h
2010-12-28
Lowest
9 km/h
2005-12-17
Precip
Wettest
212 mm
2021
Driest
23 mm
1997
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