Best Time to Visit Taupo: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Taupo: February, January, March.
- Best months for Taupo: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, October, August.
- The least pleasant month is July (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 12°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| February | 21°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 19°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 16°C | 9°C | 104 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 13°C | 7°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 11°C | 5°C | 114 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 10°C | 4°C | 124 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 11°C | 4°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 13°C | 5°C | 124 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 116 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 17°C | 8°C | 108 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 19°C | 11°C | 118 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taupo?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Taupo?
The wettest months are September, October, August.