Taupo Weather in January
What's the weather like in Taupo (Waikato) in January 2024?
The climate in Taupo during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
January is in the summer in Taupo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.8°C 51.4°F |
| Average temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average January is the 3rd 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.
January temperatures in Taupo
January rainfall
January 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 January 2024.
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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