Auckland · December
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 70°F, low 61°F. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
70° / 61°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
15 mph
What December feels like in Auckland
Sunrise
04:57
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Auckland in December
The kit for December in Auckland: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
+4° avg high
-1 rain days
Auckland in November →
December
70°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
-3° avg high
+4 rain days
Auckland in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Auckland in December?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Auckland in December?+
Average high 70°F, average low 61°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Auckland?+
Compared to November (avg high 66°F), December is warmer. Compared to January (avg high 73°F), December is cooler.
Does it rain often in Auckland in December?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in December, on average.