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Russell weather in December (Northland, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Russell during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Russell the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Russell in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Russell. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Russell climate page with graphs.

 

Russell, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
* Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Russell in December?

For visitors traveling to Russell, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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