Whakapapa Village weather in December (Waikato, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Whakapapa Village during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Whakapapa Village usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Whakapapa Village in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 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 and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakapapa Village, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 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.

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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 Whakapapa Village, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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