Tongariro National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Tongariro National Park in december 2024
The weather in Tongariro National Park in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 6.6cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Fog
30% of time
22%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
24%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
23%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
49°F
46%
14%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Tongariro National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Tongariro National Park in december.
The climate of Tongariro National Park in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Tongariro National Park is wet (with 4.6in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 5.2in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite cool in that locality this month, but it is livable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Tongariro National Park is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Tongariro National Park in december with a maximum record of 76°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2014. You can hope to have about 11 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 35% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Tongariro National Park is generally 14:54. Sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 20:40.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Tongariro National Park: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Tongariro National Park. more information
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Tongariro National Park:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Tongariro National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 6.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:54 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Tongariro National Park in december 2023:
41°F to 63°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
38°F to 54°F
36°F to 47°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 70°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 70°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Tongariro National Park:
| Turangi in december | tolerable weather |
| Taupo in december | good weather |
| Mokau in december | good weather |
| Tokoroa in december | good weather |
| Wanganui in december | good weather |
| Napier in december | good weather |
| Hastings in december | perfect weather |
| Waitara in december | good weather |
| Rotorua in december | good weather |
| Hawera in december | good weather |
| New Plymouth in december | good weather |
| Palmerston North in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Tongariro National Park in december:
Weather data for Tongariro National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Tongariro National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Tongariro National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Tongariro National Park.