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Tai Tapu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Tai Tapu, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Tai Tapu experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 660 mm yearly. Despite minor fluctuations, Tai Tapu enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 64 mm of precipitation, while in February, Tai Tapu receives about 46 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Tai Tapu can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 10°C in June to 16°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Tai Tapu

Sun   Jan 12
15°C | 9°C
S 8 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
18°C | 8°C
S 7 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Jan 14
19°C | 7°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Tai Tapu 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 Tai Tapu?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tai Tapu?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tai Tapu?
    June tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tai Tapu?
    February is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tai Tapu?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.

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