Taupo Weather in December

What's the weather like in Taupo (Waikato) in December 2024?

The climate in Taupo during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Taupo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Nightly temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Average temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 132 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 18.2°C 64.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Taupo

Taupo average temperature in December

December rainfall

Taupo average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Taupo average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Taupo in December 2024.

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Taupo weather stats

Taupo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: April 89mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.5°C 50.9°F
Wettest month: December 132mm 5.2ins
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