The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
In Tai Tapu, December brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 12°C (54°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for Tai Tapu.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tai Tapu - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in December →
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).
Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in December. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. The water temperature sits at about 13°C (55°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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