When is the best time to go to Taupo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Taupo, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Taupo
Taupo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Taupo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 98mm | 7.7hrs | 15.5hrs |
The weather in January in Taupo is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Taupo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Taupo with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 91mm | 7.3hrs | 14.5hrs |
February in Taupo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Taupo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Taupo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 107mm | 6.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Taupo is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Taupo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Taupo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Taupo with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 89mm | 5.7hrs | 12hrs |
Taupo's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Taupo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Taupo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Taupo with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 112mm | 4.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Taupo and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taupo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Taupo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Taupo with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 125mm | 3.7hrs | 15.5hrs |
June is a wet month in Taupo and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taupo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Taupo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Taupo with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 129mm | 4.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
July in Taupo is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taupo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Taupo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 128mm | 4.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Taupo is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taupo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Taupo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 123mm | 5hrs | 12hrs |
Taupo's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taupo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Taupo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 110mm | 6.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a damp month in Taupo and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Taupo.
October is in the spring in Taupo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 104mm | 6.9hrs | 15.5hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Taupo during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Taupo.
November is in the spring in Taupo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 132mm | 7hrs | 14.5hrs |
December in Taupo is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Taupo.
December is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Taupo weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 89mm 3.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
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