Lake Taupo
A lake filling a volcanic crater big enough to have its own weather, trout fishing rated among the best freshwater angling on Earth, and geothermal parks nearby where the ground itself steams and bubbles.
The best time to visit Lake Taupo is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 11°C (52°F). Local time there is 06:21 (UTC+12).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 72°F · rain 3.3in · 14.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C72°F | 84mm3.3in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 22°C72°F | 99mm3.9in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| March | 20°C68°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| April | 17°C62°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| May | 14°C58°F | 91mm3.6in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| June | 12°C53°F | 111mm4.4in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| July | 11°C51°F | 136mm5.4in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| August | 11°C52°F | 105mm4.1in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| September | 13°C55°F | 136mm5.4in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 15°C59°F | 108mm4.3in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| November | 18°C65°F | 130mm5.1in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| December | 20°C69°F | 136mm5.4in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- NZD · New Zealand dollar
- Language
- Māori, English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Lake Taupo?
The best time to visit Lake Taupo is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 11°C (52°F).
How warm does Lake Taupo get?
Typical daytime highs in Lake Taupo are Mar–May 17°C (62°F), Jun–Aug 11°C (52°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (71°F).
Is Lake Taupo expensive?
On the ground, Lake Taupo is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Lake Taupo good for?
Lake Taupo is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, moving about and doing things, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.