Swimming in Tauranga in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Tauranga in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Tauranga is:

Minimum: 63°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 69°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 58°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 8.7mph
  • It rains a total of 5.2in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Tauranga in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Tauranga in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Tauranga is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 69°F, it can also be as low as 63°F! Note that the average is 66°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 5.2in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 88.33 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Tauranga in december

December
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 63°F
Maximum sea temperature 69°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 11.8mph
Wind temperature 58°F
Precipitation 5.2in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Humidity 89%
Visibility in kilometers 9.1km
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Tauranga

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Dunedin in december55°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in december61°F64°Fcold swimming
Akaroa in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Cathedral Cove in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Nelson in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Stewart Island in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in december63°F67°Fcold swimming
New Plymouth in december63°F67°Fcool swimming
Picton in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Timaru in december59°F63°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in New Zealand in december: sea temperature by city

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