Taupo, New ZealandQuick decision
When to visit Taupo?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–72°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 55°F | 72°F | 33% | 3.2in | 11.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 57°F | 70°F | 36% | 4.3in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 66°F | 31% | 3.7in | 9.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 61°F | 34% | 3.8in | 8.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 45°F | 55°F | 35% | 4.0in | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 43°F | 52°F | 40% | 4.2in | 6.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 41°F | 50°F | 43% | 4.6in | 6.4h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 39°F | 52°F | 44% | 4.5in | 7.2h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 43°F | 54°F | 47% | 5.1in | 8.4h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 59°F | 46% | 3.8in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 63°F | 48% | 4.8in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 54°F | 68°F | 43% | 4.3in | 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°F, 33% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 11°F, 42% rainy days, 6.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 47% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°F, 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°F.
July is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 22°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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