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The best time to visit Taupo

Month-by-month climate averages for Taupo, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Taupo is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Taupo is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1408 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Taupo forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Taupo weather by month

what to expect in Taupo through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Taupo's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Taupo by season.

Jan
21°
14°
Mild
Feb
21°
14°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
15°
9°
Mild
May
13°
7°
Cool
Jun
10°
5°
Cool
Jul
9°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
11°
4°
Cool
Sep
12°
5°
Cool
Oct
14°
7°
Cool
Nov
16°
9°
Mild
Dec
20°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Taupo?
The most comfortable time to visit Taupo is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Taupo?
January is the warmest month in Taupo, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Taupo?
July is the coldest month in Taupo, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Taupo?
The wettest month in Taupo is usually July, out of roughly 1408 mm of precipitation across the year.

Taupo month by month