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Weather in Taupo for December 2026

Your guide to Taupo weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Taupo at the beginning of December is 20.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21.1 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Taupo in December is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 115.7 mm of precipitation.

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  • Is December a good time to visit Taupo? check out the best time to travel to Taupo page.

Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Taupo Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
20°
2
Patchy rain possible
21°
3
Moderate rain
19°
4
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
20°
5
Light rain shower
19°
6
Light rain shower
22°
7
Sunny
22°
8
Patchy light drizzle
23°
9
Light rain
21°
10
Light drizzle
22°
11
Patchy rain possible
22°
12
Light rain
18°
13
Light rain shower
21°
14
Overcast
23°
15
Partly cloudy
23°
16
Light rain
21°
17
Patchy rain possible
18°
18
Light drizzle
18°
19
Patchy rain possible
20°
20
Patchy rain possible
21°
21
Light rain
20°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
23
Light rain
20°
24
Light rain
21°
25
Light rain
22°
26
Light rain
21°
27
Patchy rain possible
21°
28
Sunny
22°
29
Moderate rain
21°
30
Light rain
24°
31
Light rain
19°

Temperatures trend during December in Taupo

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Taupo day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 0.9 mm 7
2 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /10° 1.5 mm 7
3 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 19° /12° 21.1 mm 6
4 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 20° /11° 6 mm 6
5 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 19° /11° 2.2 mm 7
6 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /10° 2.3 mm 7
7 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /11° 0.1 mm 8
8 Dec. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 23° /11° 0.4 mm 7
9 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /12° 4.2 mm 7
10 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 22° /9° 0.5 mm 8
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /9° 0.1 mm 7
12 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /10° 7.4 mm 7
13 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /9° 1 mm 7
14 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 23° /10° 0.3 mm 8
15 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /9° 0 mm 8
16 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /11° 6.3 mm 7
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /9° 1.1 mm 7
18 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 18° /9° 0.8 mm 6
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /13° 1 mm 6
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /12° 1.7 mm 7
21 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /10° 8.6 mm 9
22 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /10° 6 mm 8
23 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /12° 4.8 mm 5
24 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /13° 3.9 mm 7
25 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 22° /12° 3 mm 8
26 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /12° 6.2 mm 7
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /12° 0.5 mm 7
28 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /10° 0.4 mm 8
29 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 21° /12° 12.2 mm 6
30 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 24° /13° 5.6 mm 6
31 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /13° 5.6 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Taupo in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Taupo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Taupo in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Taupo during December?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 21° and cooler nights around 11°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Taupo during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 115.7 mm is expected in Taupo during December, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Taupo during December?
The average wind speed in Taupo during December is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Taupo

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Taupos December weather 💧
Typically, Taupo has 13 rainy days in December with a total of 115.7 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Taupo during December

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of December ☀️
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