Tauranga weather in April (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Tauranga in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Tauranga generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Tauranga in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tauranga climate page with graphs.

 

Tauranga, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tauranga in April?

For visitors traveling to Tauranga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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