Taupo weather in February (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Taupo in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Taupo, February is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Taupo in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taupo climate page with graphs.

 

Taupo, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Taupo in February?

For visitors traveling to Taupo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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