Waikato weather in December
Considering a trip to Waikato this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Waikato in December?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. December in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Whakapapa Village at 18°C to warm in Pukekohe East at 23°C. At night it cools down to 15°C in Pukekohe East and 9°C in Whakapapa Village.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hahei with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 187 mm. The city Taupo usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Waikato, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waikato's yearly weather, check out our Waikato climate page.
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Average weather in Taupo
In December Taupo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hamilton
In December Hamilton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Whitianga
In December Whitianga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cambridge
In December Cambridge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Coromandel Town
In December Coromandel Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
Is December the best time to visit Waikato?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Taupo, December might be a good time to visit Waikato. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Taupo. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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