Swim in New Plymouth in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in New Plymouth in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in New Plymouth is:

Minimum: 60°F

Average: 63°F

Maximum: 67°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 59°F to 67°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.3mph
  • It rains a total of 5.5in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in New Plymouth in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in New Plymouth in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of New Plymouth is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 67°F, it can also be as low as 60°F! Note that the average is 63°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 5.4in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 86.36 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in New Plymouth in december

December
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 60°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 59°F
Precipitation 5.5in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(23%)
Humidity 87%
Visibility in kilometers 9.31km
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Dunedin in december55°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in december61°F64°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Akaroa in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Cathedral Cove in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Nelson in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Stewart Island in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in december63°F67°Fcold swimming
Picton in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Timaru in december59°F63°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in New Zealand in december: sea temperature by city

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