January weather forecast
Taupo, New Zealand

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Weather in January

The New Year in Taupo starts off with a pleasing equilibrium in weather conditions. Typical summer month, the city experiences warm temperatures and longer daylight hours. The urban area encounters negligible snowfall, maintaining a desirable ambiance for outdoor activities. When compared to December, a minor increment in average high temperature, from 20°C (68°F) to 21.8°C (71.2°F), can be noticed. The weather stays relatively stable as the month transitions to February.

Temperature

January and February, with an average high-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), are marked as the warmest months in Taupo.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Taupo, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Taupo, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months without snowfall in Taupo.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Taupo, New Zealand, is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Taupo, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:32 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.1h.

UV index

January is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Taupo?

The warmest period in Taupo falls in January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches 21.8°C (71.2°F).

What is the usual temperature for Taupo in January?

During January, Taupo experiences an average high-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and a low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

What is the least humid month in Taupo?

The months with the lowest humidity in Taupo, New Zealand, are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January in Taupo?

In January, the average relative humidity in Taupo, New Zealand, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Taupo in January?

In January, in Taupo, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Taupo?

In Taupo, snow does not fall in January through June, September through December.

What is the average length of the day in January in Taupo?

The average day length in January in Taupo is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Taupo?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taupo, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:32 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Taupo?

The average sunshine duration in January is 8.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Taupo?

January is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Taupo?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average temperature in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average pressure in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in January: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average wind speed in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average humidity in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are July and August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average UV index in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January
Taupo, New Zealand

Average visibility in January - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (7km).

Taupo, New Zealand

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