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.
In Cable Bay, December brings high daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to 16°C (61°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Cable Bay.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cable Bay - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in December →
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).
Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
See the full Cable Bay climate overview or explore weather in New Zealand.
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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