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Tauranga Climate by Month

The temperature in Tauranga varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Tauranga experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average 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 average around 9°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Tauranga ranges from 14°C in August to 19°C in March.

Water temperature over the year

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Tauranga?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tauranga?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tauranga?
    July tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tauranga?
    January is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tauranga?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 262 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tauranga

    Fri   Dec 13
    25°C | 17°C
    W 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    26°C | 15°C
    NW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    25°C | 16°C
    N 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain