Waitomo Caves Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Waitomo Caves. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Waitomo Caves experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1537 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. September brings wetter days averaging 157 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 91 mm of rainfall spread across 12 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. The city receives 148 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 22°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Waitomo Caves Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in New Zealand

The map below shows the annual precipitation across New Zealand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Waitomo Caves’s average annual precipitation is 1537 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Waitomo Caves’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Waitomo Caves Climate page.