Weather in Rotorua for December 2024
The forecast for the next days in Rotorua predicts temperatures to be around 22 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Rotorua at the beginning of December is 22.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 23.1 °C by the end of December.
The climate of Rotorua in December is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days.
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Rotorua in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  21° | ||||||
| 2  23° | 3 21° | 4 20° | 5 26° | 6  28° | 7 21° | 8 24° |
| 9 17° | 10 25° | 11 23° | 12 25° | 13 16° | 14 25° | 15 26° |
| 16 15° | 17 16° | 18 20° | 19 24° | 20 26° | 21 26° | 22  24° |
| 23 23° | 24  22° | 25 22° | 26 22° | 27  25° | 28 21° | 29 22° |
| 30 28° | 31 22° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Rotorua
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 21° /8° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 2 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /9° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 3 Dec. | Light rain shower | 21° /11° | 6.9 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Dec. | Light rain shower | 20° /13° | 17.8 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /13° | 0.1 mm | 2.9 | |
| 6 Dec. | Sunny | 28° /7° | 0.1 mm | 3.4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /12° | 1 mm | 1.4 | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /11° | 0.2 mm | 3.4 | |
| 9 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /12° | 2.8 mm | 0 | |
| 10 Dec. | Sunny | 25° /6° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 11 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 23° /9° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /10° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /15° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 25° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /6° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /5° | 1.1 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 20° /3° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Dec. | Light rain shower | 24° /12° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 20 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /12° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 21 Dec. | Sunny | 26° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /13° | 5.8 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /12° | 1.7 mm | 5 | |
| 24 Dec. | Cloudy | 22° /14° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /13° | 7 mm | 5 | |
| 26 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 22° /13° | 5.7 mm | 5 | |
| 27 Dec. | Overcast | 25° /12° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 28 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 21° /12° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /13° | 14.3 mm | 5 | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 28° /14° | 10.3 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Dec. | Sunny | 22° /13° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
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Rotorua in December - FAQ
What to pack to Rotorua in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Rotorua in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Rotorua, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Rotorua
UV exposure in Rotorua during December
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