The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Waikato Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Waikato over the year. What is the best time to visit Waikato?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Waikato over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Waikato in January
In January the weather in Waikato ranges from very good in Turangi to excellent in Taupo. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Whakapapa Village with 20°C (68°F) to high in Pukekohe East with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in February
In February the weather in Waikato ranges from very good in Whangamata to excellent in Taupo. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Whakapapa Village with 20°C (68°F) to high in Pukekohe East with 25°C (77°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Waikato.
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in March
In March the weather in Waikato ranges from good in Turangi to excellent in Taupo. March is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Whakapapa Village with 18°C (64°F) to high in Pukekohe East with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in April
In April the weather in Waikato ranges from mixed in Turangi to excellent in Thames. The temperatures range from moderate in Whakapapa Village with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in May
In May the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in Turangi to very good in Miranda. The temperatures range from moderate in Whakapapa Village with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in June
In June the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in Taupo to mixed in Hamilton. June is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Whakapapa Village with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Pukekohe East with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in July
In July the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in Taupo to mixed in Hamilton. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Whakapapa Village with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Pukekohe East with 16°C (61°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Waikato.
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in August
In August the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in Taupo to mixed in Hamilton. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Whakapapa Village with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Pukekohe East with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in September
In September the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in Turangi to mixed in Taupo. The temperatures range from low in Whakapapa Village with 12°C (54°F) to moderate in Pukekohe East with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in October
In October the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in National Park to very good in Whangamata. The temperatures range from moderate in Whakapapa Village with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in November
In November the weather in Waikato ranges from less favorable in National Park to excellent in Hamilton. The temperatures range from moderate in Whakapapa Village with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Waikato in December
In December the weather in Waikato ranges from mixed in National Park to excellent in Hahei. The temperatures range from moderate in Whakapapa Village with 18°C (64°F) to high in Pukekohe East with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Waikato in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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