Waikato Weather in November

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

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Planning a journey to Waikato, New Zealand this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Waikato in November

Waikato, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. November in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Whakapapa Village at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Pukekohe East and 6°C (43°F) in Whakapapa Village.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Waikato, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Opito Bay with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 185 mm (7.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Taupo enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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) This monthJune12°C (54°F) July11°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 November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Waikato, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Waikato (November)

Precipitation variation in Waikato (November)

Taupo

In November Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
192 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Hamilton

In November Hamilton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
188 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
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Whitianga

In November Whitianga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Cambridge

In November Cambridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
188 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
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Coromandel Town

In November Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
189 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taupo 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Hamilton 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Whitianga 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Cambridge 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Coromandel Town 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Turangi 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)

Waikato weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Waikato, New Zealand generally has tolerable weather conditions. Taupo sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

In Taupo, the average daytime high in November is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Yes, November tends to be a wetter month in Waikato, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Taupo sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Taupo, November might be a good time to visit Waikato, New Zealand. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Taupo. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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