Whakapapa Village Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Whakapapa Village, Waikato, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Whakapapa Village experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1974 mm (78 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). The city receives 180 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Whakapapa Village Temperature page.

Whakapapa Village's average annual precipitation is 1974 mm (78 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Whakapapa Village's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Whakapapa Village Climate page.