Taupo weather in January
January in Taupo: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Taupo · #32 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Taupo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 16 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taupo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Taupo?
- January in Taupo: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Taupo on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Taupo in January?
- In January, Taupo averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 81.6 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taupo in January?
- Taupo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 16 in January.