Taupo Climate by Month
The temperature in Taupo can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Taupo. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Taupo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1345 mm of rainfall annually. Year-round, Taupo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, September, with 131 mm, and the driest month, March, with 89 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Taupo. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Taupo in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
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