Best time to visit Taupo

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When is the best time to visit Taupo?

The best time to visit Taupo is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Taupo23
    Jan
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Taupo23
    Feb
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Taupo21
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Taupo17
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Taupo14
    May
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Taupo11
    Jun
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Taupo11
    Jul
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Taupo12
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Taupo14
    Sep
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Taupo16
    Oct
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Taupo19
    Nov
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Taupo21
    Dec

Which is the hottest month in Taupo?

The hottest time of year in Taupo is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Taupo?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Taupo with 132mm on average. There are normally 13 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Taupo?

The sunniest time of year in Taupo is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 51% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Taupo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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