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Weather in Wellington City for December 2026

Your guide to Wellington City weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Wellington City at the beginning of December is 16.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 17.7 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Wellington City in December is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 84.7 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/13°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
38 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Wellington City Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Wellington City

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Wellington City day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 16° /11° 0.4 mm 6
2 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 0 mm 6
3 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 15° /13° 16.9 mm 6
4 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /12° 0.8 mm 6
5 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 0 mm 6
6 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /13° 0 mm 7
7 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /13° 0 mm 7
8 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 1.3 mm 6
9 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /13° 0.2 mm 7
10 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 18° /12° 0.7 mm 7
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /12° 0.1 mm 6
12 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /12° 0.9 mm 6
13 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /11° 0.2 mm 6
14 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /12° 0 mm 7
15 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 0.2 mm 6
16 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 17° /13° 9.4 mm 6
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /12° 8.4 mm 5
18 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /11° 0.8 mm 6
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 2.4 mm 6
20 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /12° 6.9 mm 6
21 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 0.7 mm 6
22 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /13° 1.8 mm 5
23 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 19° /14° 5.3 mm 7
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /15° 1.4 mm 7
25 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 0.4 mm 7
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 4.4 mm 6
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /13° 0.8 mm 7
28 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /12° 0.1 mm 7
29 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /14° 3.7 mm 7
30 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 17° /13° 12.2 mm 4
31 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 17° /13° 4.1 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wellington City 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 Wellington City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wellington City in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wellington City during December?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 13°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wellington City during December?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Wellington City during December, with a total of 84.7 mm spread over approximately 14 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wellington City during December?

The average wind speed in Wellington City during December is 38 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Wellington City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wellington Citys December weather 💧
Typically, Wellington City has 14 rainy days in December with a total of 84.7 mm of rainfall.
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