Weather in Wellington in December
In an average December, Wellington sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
21°C
2012-12-25
Lowest
11°C
2004-12-18
Low
Highest
19°C
1988-12-28
Lowest
8°C
2004-12-10
Feels-like
Highest
21°C
2012-12-25
Lowest
3°C
2004-12-10
Humidity
Highest
14.5 g/m³
2012-12-25
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
1982-12-27
Wind
Highest
73 km/h
2010-12-27
Lowest
11 km/h
1982-12-08
Gust
Highest
118 km/h
1987-12-25
Lowest
16 km/h
2005-12-16
Precip
Wettest
190 mm
2011
Driest
20 mm
1990
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