Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand in December
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 222mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
222mm
Sun
5.6h
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 222mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tongariro National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December15°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December222mm average rain
December sits near Tongariro National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December is brighter than Tongariro National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December16 weather score
December sits close to Tongariro National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.