Paihia vs Queenstown in December

Paihia is the better pick in December — 84 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Paihia vs QueenstownDecember climate, side by side

PaihiaQueenstown
Comfort score84/100 (A)15/100 (F)
Feels-like high23°C21°C
Avg high / low22° / 16°21° / 8°
Rainfall51 mm124 mm
Rainy days916
Humidity78%73%
Air quality (AQI)2418

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Paihia vs Queenstown in December — FAQ

Is December better in Paihia or Queenstown?
Paihia is the better pick in December — 84 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Paihia vs Queenstown in December?
In December, Paihia averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.