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Anau Weather in December

Anau in December

The short of it: Anau in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 24° · rain 265 mm · daylight 13 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Anau an average December high of 30°, a low of 24° and some 265 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 6 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Anau runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Faanui, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Anau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 107 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 6 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FaanuiLeeward Islands3 km NW30°24°268 mm
VaitapeLeeward Islands3 km WSW30°24°265 mm
VaitoareAustral Islands34 km SE29°24°277 mm
UturoaLeeward Islands39 km SE29°23°278 mm
TevaitoaLeeward Islands41 km SE29°23°275 mm
VaiaauLeeward Islands47 km SSE29°23°249 mm
FareLeeward Islands77 km ESE29°23°249 mm
FitiiLeeward Islands78 km ESE29°23°249 mm

The Almanac · Anau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Anau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°25°270 mm17 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
February30°24°210 mm17 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
March30°25°182 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°24°167 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
May29°24°139 mm18 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦
June28°23°101 mm18 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦
July28°23°102 mm19 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
August28°23°71 mm18 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
September28°23°111 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October29°23°121 mm18 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
November29°24°158 mm18 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
December30°24°265 mm17 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Anau in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Anau in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Anau?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Anau in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 6 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 9 min.

Does it snow in Anau in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Anau in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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