AI-generatedTaupō at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,144 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 405 m
Climate in Taupō
Taupō has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Taupō is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taupō
The best time to visit Taupō is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to April and in November. Rain is frequent from July to October; the wettest month is July with 113 mm.
Taupō through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taupō in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–19 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Taupō in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Taupō in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Taupō in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Apr, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:3019:32
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:14–07:06 · evening 18:57–19:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:14 · evening 19:49–19:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Taupō compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 15° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Taupō in October?
In October, Taupō is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Taupō.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 2 min06:30 – 19:32
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Taupō
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Taupō: score 81 against 59. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 76 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taupō month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January23° · 6.9 h
In January, Taupō is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in January81February23° · 6.4 h
In February, Taupō is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in February78March21° · 5.8 h
In March, Taupō is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in March72April18° · 4.8 h
In April, Taupō is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in April52May15° · 3.9 h
In May, Taupō is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in May37June12° · 3.6 h
In June, Taupō is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in June30July11° · 3.6 h
In July, Taupō is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in July35August12° · 4.2 h
In August, Taupō is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in August46September14° · 4.4 h
In September, Taupō is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in September59October16° · 5.0 h
In October, Taupō is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in October74November19° · 5.9 h
In November, Taupō is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in November70December21° · 5.8 h
In December, Taupō is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Taupō.
Taupō in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 23°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taupō
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in February (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 9 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 23° | 12° | 6.4 h | 9 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 21° | 10° | 5.8 h | 9 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 18° | 7° | 4.8 h | 9 | 84 |
| MayMay | 52 | 15° | 5° | 3.9 h | 11 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 12° | 4° | 3.6 h | 11 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 11° | 3° | 3.6 h | 13 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 12° | 3° | 4.2 h | 13 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 14° | 5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 112 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 16° | 7° | 5.0 h | 13 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 19° | 8° | 5.9 h | 12 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 21° | 11° | 5.8 h | 13 | 107 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.68° S, 176.08° E · 405 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sunshine1,830 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Taupō
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Taupō, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,144 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Taupō: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Taupō has about 13 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in December
UV index in Taupō
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in October: 19 km/h
Wind and clouds in Taupō
How breezy and how cloudy Taupō is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Taupō typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Taupō: mostly cloudy, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Taupō in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Taupō has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 50 min
- Distance
- 18,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Taupō vs Rotorua
In October Rotorua has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 59). During the day Rotorua is 2 °C warmer than Taupō. Rotorua gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Taupō | Rotorua |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Taupō ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°82
- 2Tauranga18°16°74
- 3Blenheim18°74
- 4Auckland18°16°71
- 5Matamata18°69
- 6Cambridge18°69
- 7Masterton17°69
- 8Rotorua18°68
- 13TaupōThis page16°59
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Frequently asked questions about Taupō
When is the best time to visit Taupō?
The best time to visit Taupō is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Taupō?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Taupō?
Rain is frequent from July to October; the wettest month is July with 113 mm. The driest month is February with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taupō get?
Taupō gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.9 hours a day; in June there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Taupō in?
Taupō is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Taupō?
A nonstop flight from London to Taupō takes about 22 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,570 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Taupō?
Taupō has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 49, summer holidays 33, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 76.