December · New Zealand
Best time to visit Napier in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Napier in December
Average temperature 18°C, 109 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Napier scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 109 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Napier is a New Zealand coastal city rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, with wineries inland.
December in Napier — reliably good (4th best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
109 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Napier in December?
- In December, Napier averages 18°C, 109 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Napier?
- December earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Napier in December?
- Expect about 109 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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