SeasonMapPaihia weather in December
New Zealand
December in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Paihia · #340 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsNew Zealand summer holidays, Summer holidays in New Zealand, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Paihia in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Game fishing season
15 Dec – 15 May · usuallyBook earlyStriped marlin are off the coast from about December to May, best from February to April, and the game boats and their tower spotters are the reason the Opua wharf looks the way it does.
- Holiday
New Zealand summer holidays
20 Dec – 1 Feb · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyAuckland comes north for three hours and stays for a fortnight, so the motels double their rates and the ferry to Russell queues. Book the boat trips before you arrive. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paihia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paihia?
Paihia in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Paihia?
- December in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in December?
- In December, Paihia averages a daily high of 21.9°C and a low of 16°C, with about 50.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in December?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in December.
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Similar destinations in Oceania — December
Within 300 km: Auckland's Pohutukawa in flower around 25 Nov – 10 Jan.