December weather forecast
Taupo, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December signals the arrival of summer in Taupo. The month exhibits the highest level of rainfall, recording 32mm (1.26"), which ensures a humid yet vibrant ambiance due to the accompanying high temperatures. Residents and tourists enjoy a range of activities under the most hours of daylight of the year. The increasingly warm weather accompanied by frequent rainfall marks a festive end to the year. December’s layers of temperatures, rain and escalating daylight hours display a significant shift from November’s weather, wrapping up the year on a warm, humid note.

Temperature

The advent of December in Taupo brings an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20°C (68°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

In Taupo, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Taupo is December, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Taupo, the average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

In Taupo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Taupo?

The high-temperature, in December, in Taupo, is 20°C (68°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9.8°C (49.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Taupo?

The average relative humidity in December in Taupo is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Taupo?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Taupo in December?

In December, in Taupo, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Taupo?

In Taupo, snow does not fall in January through June, September through December.

When are the longest days in Taupo?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Taupo have in December?

In Taupo, the average day length in December is 14h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Taupo?

On the first day of December in Taupo, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Taupo?

In Taupo, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Taupo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Taupo, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are July and August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in December
Taupo, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (7km).

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