Weather in December in Waikato
Planning a journey to Waikato this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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 mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild 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.To explore the conditions in Waikato in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Opito Bay with an average of 97 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 187 mm.Average sunshine
Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Taupo enjoys about 206 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
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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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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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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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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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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