Taupo, New ZealandQuick decision
When to visit Taupo?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in January
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (43%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
Monthly climate data
Taupo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 22°C | 33% | 80.8 | 11.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 14°C | 21°C | 36% | 110.4 | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 12°C | 19°C | 31% | 94.0 | 9.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 16°C | 34% | 97.6 | 8.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 7°C | 13°C | 35% | 101.0 | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 6°C | 11°C | 40% | 106.9 | 6.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 5°C | 10°C | 43% | 117.9 | 6.4h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 4°C | 11°C | 44% | 115.2 | 7.2h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 6°C | 12°C | 47% | 130.2 | 8.4h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 15°C | 46% | 96.2 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 17°C | 48% | 122.2 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 12°C | 20°C | 43% | 109.2 | 10.7h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 16°C, 33% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 11°C, 42% rainy days, 6.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 47% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°C, 37% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 33% rainy days and 22°C.
July is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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