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

Thinking of visiting Tauranga in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Tauranga during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C.

Precipitation

Tauranga in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 262 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Tauranga.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 4 m/s during January. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Tauranga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 262 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Tauranga's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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