Tauranga Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Tauranga.

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Climate overview of Tauranga

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. February is the warmest month with daytime highs of 23°C (73°F), while July is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall is high, totalling around 1383 mm (54 in) per year. July is the wettest month and January the driest. The sunniest month is January, with 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Tauranga Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tauranga - and find the best time to visit.

January

23°C (73°F)View January → February

23°C (73°F)View February → March

22°C (72°F)View March → April

20°C (68°F)View April → May

17°C (63°F)View May → June

15°C (59°F)View June → July

15°C (59°F)View July → August

15°C (59°F)View August → September

16°C (61°F)View September → This monthOctober

18°C (64°F)View October → November

19°C (66°F)View November → December

21°C (70°F)View December →

Monthly Temperature in Tauranga

The climate in Tauranga experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to around 9°C (48°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

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Rainfall in Tauranga

Tauranga has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1383 mm (54 in) of rainfall annually. Year-round, Tauranga has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 139 mm (5.5 in), and the driest month, January, with 87 mm (3.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Tauranga Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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Sunshine Hours in Tauranga

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tauranga. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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Water Temperature in Tauranga

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in August to 19°C (66°F) in March.

Water temperature over the year

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Humidity in Tauranga by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tauranga.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 86%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

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Wind Speed in Tauranga

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in June to 5 m/s (10 knots) in September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

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Best Time to Visit Tauranga

The most comfortable overall weather for exploring Tauranga is usually found in January. Conditions are generally least comfortable in May, June, July, August and September.

Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.

Jan excellent Feb very good Mar very good Apr very good May mixed Jun mixed Jul mixed Aug mixed Sep mixed Oct good Nov very good Dec very good

Best overall: January
Warmest weather: January, February and March
Most sunshine: January
Fewest rainy days: January and February
Warmest water temperature: January, February, March and April, although the water may still feel cool.

Frequently asked questions about the climate in Tauranga

What is the best time to visit Tauranga?

January typically offers the most optimal weather in Tauranga. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

What temperatures can I expect in Tauranga?

Daytime highs range from 15°C (59°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (63°F).

How much rain does Tauranga get?

Annual rainfall is around 1383 mm (54 in). July is the wettest month with 139 mm (5.5 in), while January is the driest with 87 mm (3.4 in).

How sunny is Tauranga?

Tauranga receives around 2,360 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 262 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 138 hours. Overall, Tauranga enjoys abundant sunshine.