City in Waikato

Taupo Weather Forecast

Taupo weather: 48°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 48°F now🕔 3:20 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March and December👥 26.000

Tomorrow in Taupo - Sunday, October 4

☁️
51°
Overcast · low 40°F
Rain chance39%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind15 mph
Gusts30 mph
UV index6.7 · High
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Daylight12h 36m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

3 AM🌙48°0%15 mph
4 AM🌙48°0%15 mph
5 AM🌙47°0%16 mph
6 AM🌙47°0%17 mph
7 AM🌤️47°0%11 mph
8 AM🌤️48°0%8 mph
9 AM🌤️50°0%8 mph
10 AM🌤️51°0%6 mph
11 AM🌤️53°2%6 mph
12 PM🌤️53°5%7 mph
1 PM🌤️55°10%6 mph
2 PM☁️56°18%9 mph
3 PM☁️56°30%9 mph
4 PM🌦️55°43%8 mph
5 PM🌦️54°62%8 mph
6 PM🌧️48°84%19 mph
7 PM🌧️46°98%19 mph
8 PM🌧️44°100%19 mph
9 PM🌦️43°93%19 mph
10 PM🌦️43°82%18 mph
11 PM🌦️43°63%14 mph
12 AM☁️44°39%11 mph
1 AM☁️44°20%10 mph
2 AM🌙43°11%11 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing5.6
Outdoors5.1
Beach day3.3
Swimming2
Hiking6.5
Running6.7
Cycling6.1
Camping4.5
Fishing8.6
Photography6.5
Stargazing5.4
Family time5.1
Driving5.5
Flying out5.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taupo?

Taupo is a city in Waikato. Its coordinates are -38.6857, 176.0702. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Taupo right now?

It is currently 48°F (9°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Taupo?

January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Taupo, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Taupo in?

Taupo observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:20 PM.

How many people live in Taupo?

Taupo has a population of approximately 26.000.

What is the nearest airport to Taupo?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 135 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Taupo?

Popular options include Lake Taupo, North Island, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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