These are the best beaches in New Zealand in December, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
December is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
December is not a good time for sunbathing in Parakerake Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Parakerake Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 7.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Urapukapuka Island. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Urapukapuka Island for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Roberton Island. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Roberton Island for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Mahurangi West. It is too cold for swimming in Mahurangi West for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Te Werahi Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Te Werahi Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Tupou Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Tupou Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Karekare Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Karekare Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Piha Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Piha Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Rangitoto Island. It is too cold for swimming in Rangitoto Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Waiheke Island. It is too cold for swimming in Waiheke Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Matai Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Matai Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Tokerau Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Tokerau Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Cable Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Cable Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Bethells Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Bethells Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.3 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Rangiputa Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Rangiputa Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Whangapoua Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Whangapoua Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 6.4 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Waikawau Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Waikawau Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Matapouri Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Matapouri Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Hahei Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Hahei Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 6.7 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Cathedral Cove. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cathedral Cove for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 6.7 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Stingray Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Stingray Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 6.7 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Mount Maunganui Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Mount Maunganui Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Ngarunui Surfers Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Ngarunui Surfers Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 17.2 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Hot Water Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Hot Water Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 6.7 hours of sun per day.
December is normally slightly cool, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is not a good time for sunbathing in Tunnel Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Tunnel Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 14.5 days of rain per month and 11.9 hours of sun per day.
December is normally slightly cool, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is not a good time for sunbathing in Lake Wakatipu. It is too cold for swimming in Lake Wakatipu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 14.5 days of rain per month and 11.9 hours of sun per day.
December is normally slightly cool, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is not a good time for sunbathing in Sandfly Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Sandfly Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 14.5 days of rain per month and 11.9 hours of sun per day.
December is normally slightly cool, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 14.5 days of rain per month and 11.7 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in The Anchorage. It is too cold for swimming in The Anchorage for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.1 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
December is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
December is a good time for sunbathing in Bark Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Bark Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 11.1 days of rain per month and 7.1 hours of sun per day.
