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.

Best time to visit Taupo

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
4
Feb
3.5
Mar
1.5
Apr
0.5
May
0
Jun
0.5
Jul
0.5
Aug
1
Sep
1.5
Oct
2.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

73
Jan
73
Feb
70
Mar
63
Apr
57
May
52
Jun
52
Jul
54
Aug
57
Sep
61
Oct
66
Nov
70
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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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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