The climate of Taupo (New Zealand)
Taupo is located on Lake Taupo near Tongariro national park. This is
the largest park of the North Island. Just like Rotorua Taupo is
situated in a volcanic area. The heat that is released by some of
these volcanoes is converted into energy. Lake Taupo is the largest
lake in New Zealand and was formed by a volcanic eruption. Its beaches
and the surroundings of Lake Taupo are truly magnificent. Lake Taupo
attracts many fishers as well because of the many trout.
Despite the fact that Taupo has a moderate sea climate this area is
windy and cold; especially in comparison to other areas on North
Island. During the summer from November to February temperature varies
from 10 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. During the winter
temperature varies from minus 3 degrees Celsius to 12 degrees Celsius.
January, February and March are the warmest months; July and August
are the coldest.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Taupo:
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
23
16
7
10
n/a
February
24
16
7
9
n/a
March
23
15
6
12
n/a
April
20
13
5
14
n/a
May
17
10
5
16
n/a
June
15
8
4
19
n/a
July
14
7
4
19
n/a
August
15
8
5
18
n/a
September
16
9
5
18
n/a
October
18
11
6
15
n/a
November
20
13
6
13
n/a
December
22
14
7
11
n/a
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
The information at this site was carefully composed from climate data collected by meteorological services, meteorological offices, climate experts and other sources. “More climate info” is based on statistics, climate data and personal experience. No rights can be derived from this site. Weather has no memory and gives no guaranties. Nothing is as changeable and unpredictable as the weather. The authors of this site feel in no way responsible for any damages caused by misinterpretation or other circumstances that may influence your holiday or trip to a certain destination. We provide information, it’s up to the reader to use it to it’s benefit.
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= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm
