When to go · Taupō

Taupō in June

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; New Zealand overall
Prices: Low; 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).

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

TaupōHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 12 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: Winter: snow on passes, chains needed; ski season opens mid-month; about 9 hours of daylight in the south.

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

First month

Second month

June: 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.