When to go · Taupo, New Zealand
Best Time to Visit Taupo
Aim for January, April and February: that's when Taupo's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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January, April, February
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
December, March, August
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
September, July
Wettest is September (152mm)
Taupo weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 111mm | mild, some rain |
| FebBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 145mm | mild, wet |
| Mar | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 106mm | mild, some rain |
| AprBEST | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 56mm | mild, mostly dry |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 105mm | cool, some rain |
| Jun | 12°C / 54°F | 7°C / 45°F | 115mm | cool, some rain |
| Jul | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 141mm | cool, wet |
| Aug | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 39°F | 92mm | cool, some rain |
| Sep | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 152mm | cool, wet |
| Oct | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 114mm | cool, some rain |
| Nov | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 142mm | mild, wet |
| Dec | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 145mm | mild, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Taupo plans around the seasons for you.