Cambridge weather in December (Waikato, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cambridge in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Cambridge usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 22°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cambridge, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.