Geography of Tongariro National Park
Geography of Tongariro National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo is 38 mi to the north-east, Taupo is 49 mi to the north-east, North Island is 54 mi to the north and Taranaki is 61 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 39°16′54.1″S 175°34′6.6″E (-39.2817, 175.5685)
Quick facts about Tongariro National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Region | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 39°16′54.1″S 175°34′6.6″E (-39.2817, 175.5685) |
| Established | 1887 |
| Known for | the Tongariro Alpine Crossing |
| Local time | 4:37 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | January, February and March |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Tongariro National Park is a national park known for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Right now it is 20°F (-7°C) in Tongariro National Park with overcast. It feels like 13°F. Today runs from 19°F to 27°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Tongariro National Park is January, February and March. The climate is polar. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 44°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 27°F is 3.2°F above the 24°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 19°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Tongariro National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 30° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 31° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 26° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 36° | 25° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 31° | 20° | 6,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 28° | 19° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 8,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 24° | 13° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 28° | 17° | 13,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 33° | 20° | 14,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 25° | 8,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 29° | 10,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tongariro National Park?
Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Its coordinates are -39.2817, 175.5685. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Tongariro National Park right now?
It is currently 20°F (-7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tongariro National Park?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Tongariro National Park, which has a polar climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tongariro National Park in?
Tongariro National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 4:37 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Tongariro National Park?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Tongariro National Park?
Popular options include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 4:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
