Taupo Weather in February
What's the weather like in Taupo (Waikato) in February 2026?
The climate in Taupo during February can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
February is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.9°C 51.5°F |
| Average temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
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.
February temperatures in Taupo
February rainfall
February hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Taupo in February 2025.
Other monthly averages
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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 |
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