Auckland vs Wellington

Auckland and Wellington are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Auckland sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Wellington is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December.

Auckland reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Wellington averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Auckland receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Wellington sees 70 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.