Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay in January
January is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay.
Plan your trip to Lake Taupō – Acacia BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 2 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Lake Taupō – Acacia BayWaikato, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · ✈ TUO 6 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for wingfoiling in January
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OrewaNew Zealand · 263 km away · water 22°C9 windy days2
PapamoaNew Zealand · 114 km away · water 21°C5 windy days3
Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 109 km away · water 21°C7 windy days4
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 208 km away · water 19°C5 windy days5
RangiputaNew Zealand · 490 km away · water 21°C11 windy days6
Nelson – Rabbit IslandNew Zealand · 377 km away · water 21°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go wingfoiling in January →Questions
Is January a good time for wingfoiling at Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay?
January is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay. 2 windy days, air 21°C.
How windy is Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay in January?
About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay in January?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go wingfoiling in January?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (9 windy days), Papamoa (5 windy days) & Napier – Westshore (7 windy days).