Waitomo Caves weather in December (Waikato, New Zealand)

How does the December weather in Waitomo Caves compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Waitomo Caves typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Waitomo Caves in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Waitomo Caves, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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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 Waitomo Caves, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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