Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Ngauruhoe is a 2,291-meter mountain located in Tongariro National Park within the Ruapehu District and Taupō District. It is part of the North Island Volcanic Plateau and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in New Zealand on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and February, when daily highs reach 14 °C. In March and December, the daily high is 12 °C. The lowest temperatures occur in July and August, when daily lows reach -3 °C. Rainfall is high during many months. September is the wettest month with about 358 mm of rain. June and July also have high rainfall, at about 350 mm and 330 mm respectively. July has the most rainy days, with about 16.
It is 248 km from the capital, Wellington. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, which is 61 km away, while Auckland International Airport is 250 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Mount Ngauruhoe with nearby sights, such as Tongariro National Park, which is 6.4 km away, or Mount Ruapehu, which is 14.9 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 14 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 229 | 205 | 224 | 231 | 285 | 350 | 330 | 320 | 358 | 346 | 280 | 336 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
