Taupo weather in December
December in Taupo: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Taupo · #122 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Taupo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 128 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 18 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taupo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Taupo?
- December in Taupo: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Taupo on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Taupo in December?
- In December, Taupo averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 12°C, with about 127.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taupo in December?
- Taupo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in December.