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Taupo weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Taupo current weather

Taupo now (local time 20:30)

7°C

Clear

Feels like
3°
Humidity
78%
Wind
11 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

3° – 16°C

Mostly dry all week

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Taupo 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    ☁️

    11°

    5°

    💧43%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    🌤️

    12°

    3°

    💧0%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    ☁️

    13°

    6°

    💧9%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    ☁️

    14°

    5°

    💧47%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    ☁️

    16°

    10°

    💧43%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    🌦️

    16°

    10°

    💧19%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    ☁️

    15°

    8°

    💧25%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    ☁️

    14°

    8°

    💧78%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    🌦️

    14°

    10°

    💧75%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    ☁️

    16°

    10°

    💧68%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    🌦️

    16°

    11°

    💧71%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    🌦️

    14°

    9°

    💧59%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    🌦️

    17°

    13°

    💧50%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    ☁️

    14°

    10°

    💧33%

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Best time to visit Taupo

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Taupo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 24°C) and the coldest is July (average low 4°C).

Jan24°13°Feb24°13°Mar21°11°Apr17°9°May14°7°Jun11°5°Jul10°4°Aug11°5°Sep13°6°Oct15°7°Nov18°9°Dec21°11°

Taupo climate by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest24°C13°C71 mm68%+2°C
FebBest24°C13°C63 mm70%+1°C
MarBest21°C11°C70 mm74%-4°C
AprBest17°C9°C88 mm81%-10°C
MayBest14°C7°C90 mm87%-16°C
Jun11°C5°C101 mm90%-21°C
Jul10°C4°C99 mm90%-22°C
Aug11°C5°C87 mm88%-21°C
SepBest13°C6°C77 mm85%-19°C
OctBest15°C7°C78 mm81%-15°C
NovBest18°C9°C57 mm76%-9°C
DecBest21°C11°C86 mm73%-2°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Taupo weather month by month: what to wear

Taupo in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Taupo in NovemberBest month

November in Taupo is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 57 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Taupo in DecemberBest month

December in Taupo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Taupo in JanuaryBest month

January in Taupo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Taupo in FebruaryBest month

February in Taupo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, around 63 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Taupo in MarchBest month

March in Taupo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Taupo in AprilBest month

April in Taupo is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C, around 88 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Taupo in MayBest month

May in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Taupo in June

June in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 90% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Taupo in July

July in Taupo is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C, around 99 mm of rain (some rain) and 90% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Taupo in August

August in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Taupo in SeptemberBest month

September in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 85% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Taupo?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Taupo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 24°C) and the coldest is July (average low 4°C).

›What's the weather like in Taupo in October, and what should I wear?

October in Taupo is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

›What's the weather like in Taupo in November, and what should I wear?

November in Taupo is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 57 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in Taupo?

Taupo is wettest in June, with about 101 mm on average, and driest in November, with about 57 mm.

›How cold does Taupo get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is July, averaging 10°C by day and 4°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.

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More New Zealand weather

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.