Tauranga, New Zealand - Weather and Climate
The temperature in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand varies moderately throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to mild as the months go by.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Tauranga experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tauranga has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1383 mm 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, and the driest month, January, with 87 mm, is minimal.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in August to 19°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in June to 5 m/s in September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Tauranga
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The best time of year to visit Tauranga in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 262 hours of sunshine.
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