December · New Zealand
Best time to visit Hobbiton in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobbiton in December
Average temperature 18°C, 113 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hobbiton scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobbiton keeps the Shire film set alive on a working sheep farm near Matamata, with hobbit holes and the Green Dragon.
December in Hobbiton — reliably good (2nd best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
113 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobbiton in December?
- In December, Hobbiton averages 18°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hobbiton?
- December earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobbiton in December?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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