Waikato Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Waikato, New Zealand in June.

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Planning a trip to Waikato, New Zealand this June? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Waikato in June

Waikato, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During June, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Whakapapa Village at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Pukekohe East at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Pukekohe East and 2°C (36°F) in Whakapapa Village.

For a closer look at conditions across Waikato, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miranda with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Taupo gets roughly 97 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Waikato by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Waikato — and find the best time to visit. (based on Taupo)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Waikato in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Waikato.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Waikato

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in Waikato, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Waikato (June)

Precipitation variation in Waikato (June)

Taupo

In June Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
97 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Hamilton

In June Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
113 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Whitianga

In June Whitianga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Cambridge

In June Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
113 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Coromandel Town

In June Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
117 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Waikato in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taupo 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Hamilton 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Whitianga 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Cambridge 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Coromandel Town 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Turangi 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

Waikato weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Waikato, New Zealand in June?

Waikato, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in June, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Taupo average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Waikato, New Zealand in June?

Taupo averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in June, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Waikato, New Zealand get a lot of rain in June?

Taupo typically receives notable rainfall in June, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Waikato, New Zealand.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Waikato, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Taupo, June may not be the ideal time to visit Waikato, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Taupo. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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