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Haapu Weather in December

Haapu in December

The short of it: Haapu in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 286 mm · daylight 13 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Haapu brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 286 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 286 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 7 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Haapu runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Fitii, 7 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Haapu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 103 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 7 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FitiiLeeward Islands7 km NNW29°23°249 mm
FareLeeward Islands9 km NNW29°23°249 mm
UturoaLeeward Islands46 km W29°23°278 mm
VaitoareAustral Islands49 km WNW29°24°277 mm
VaiaauLeeward Islands51 km W29°23°249 mm
TevaitoaLeeward Islands51 km W29°23°275 mm
AnauLeeward Islands82 km WNW30°24°265 mm
FaanuiLeeward Islands85 km WNW30°24°268 mm

The Almanac · Haapu 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 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 286 mm.

Climate of Haapu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°284 mm16 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
February30°24°219 mm17 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
March30°24°184 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°24°172 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
May29°23°145 mm17 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
June28°22°114 mm18 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
July27°21°92 mm19 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦
August27°22°77 mm18 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
September28°22°122 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October28°22°129 mm18 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
November29°23°183 mm17 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
December29°23°286 mm16 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haapu in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haapu in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 286 mm.

Is December a good time to visit Haapu?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Haapu in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 7 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Haapu in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Haapu in December?

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

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