When to go · Taupō

Taupō in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, some activities weather-dependent).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Taupō

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, some activities weather-dependent).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

TaupōHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 13 days
Central North Island, New Zealand · Rotorua, Taupō, Tongarirocool
The volcanic plateau is high: frosts and snow on the Tongariro Crossing in winter (guided only then); summer is the crossing season.

New Zealand overall: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Taupō, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, some activities weather-dependent).

January: Inside Taupō's best window: Dec–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for calmer weather.

Taupō: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.