Waitomo Caves Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Waitomo Caves changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in February to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in February to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Waitomo Caves has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1537 mm (61 in) of rainfall annually. Waitomo Caves offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month September (157 mm (6.2 in)) and the driest month March (91 mm (3.6 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Waitomo Caves Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Waitomo Caves serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 91%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year