Average Monthly Sunshine in Taupo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Taupo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Taupo varies. It peaks at 224 hours in January and drops to 97 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1970 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Taupo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Taupo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Taupo enjoys an average of 1970 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Taupo’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Taupo Precipitation page.