What is the weather like in Taupo vs Wellington in August?

In August, Taupo averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Wellington averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 87 mm.

Taupo vs Wellington in August

Wellington is the better pick in August — 71 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Taupo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Taupo vs Wellington — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Taupo	🇳🇿 Wellington
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	9°C	10°C
Avg high / low	12° / 2°	13° / 7°
Rainfall	118 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	13	13
Humidity	86%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	24	28

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Taupo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January63
Wellington 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January71

Taupo vs Wellington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Taupo or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in August — 71 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Taupo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Taupo vs Wellington in August?: In August, Taupo averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Wellington averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 87 mm.