Thames weather in December (Waikato, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Thames for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Thames usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Thames in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Thames climate page with graphs.

 

Thames, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Thames, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Thames.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.