Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Tauranga, New Zealand, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (66°F). Highs can soar to 25°C (78°F), while lows may dip to 11°C (52°F). Typically, the humidity level in Tauranga throughout December hovers around 74%.
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In December, Tauranga averages 111 mm (4.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 43 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 33% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In December, the UV Index in Tauranga reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||