Climate and Weather of Waikato, New Zealand

In New Zealand you have several regions, one of which is called Waikato. The most popular city in this region is Taupo, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Waikato. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Waikato, during the months of January, February, March and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 23°C.

Note that the warmest month in Waikato is normally February, with the temperature reaching 23°C, while July has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 11°C.

Precipitation in Waikato shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in September (131 mm), while March tends to be drier (88 mm).

January is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Waikato, New Zealand?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.