Taupo weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 9°C (48°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Taupo sits 402 m (1,319 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Aug
About Taupo weather
Is it raining in Taupo right now?
No. It’s clear and 9° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Taupo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–21° and lows of 6–14°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Taupo lately?
In the past 7 days, Taupo had 3 rainy days and 10.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Taupo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Taupo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Taupo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Taupo is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (49°F) in July to 23°C (74°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Taupo?
June is the wettest month, with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Taupo?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Taupo have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 101 mm (4.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months