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Taunoa Weather in December

Taunoa in December

The short of it: Taunoa in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 258 mm · daylight 13 h 11 min

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

December in Taunoa brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 258 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 258 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 11 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Taunoa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Afaahiti, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Taunoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 99 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 11 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AfaahitiÎles du Vent3 km ENE29°22°239 mm
TohautuÎles du Vent4 km ESE29°22°257 mm
OtutaraÎles du Vent6 km WSW29°22°252 mm
VairaoÎles du Vent8 km ESE27°21°235 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent10 km NNE28°22°236 mm
PueuÎles du Vent14 km E28°22°277 mm
TeahupooÎles du Vent14 km SE28°22°230 mm
HitiaaOther18 km NNE28°22°246 mm

The Almanac · Taunoa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 258 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Taunoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°291 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February30°23°221 mm16 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March30°23°209 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°23°188 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
May28°22°142 mm16 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June27°20°112 mm17 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°20°105 mm18 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August27°20°70 mm17 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September27°20°128 mm18 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°21°110 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°22°159 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December29°23°258 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Taunoa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Taunoa in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 258 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Taunoa?

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

How long are the days in Taunoa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 11 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Taunoa in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Taunoa in December?

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

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