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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Te Aroha.
Te Aroha, in New Zealand's Waikato region, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. Warm days give way to mild cooler periods, while the area is known for receiving heavy rainfall year-round. Located at the foot of Mount Te Aroha, the town draws visitors with its therapeutic hot springs and mountain hiking opportunities. Let's explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview on when to visit.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Te Aroha - and find the best time to visit.
The weather in Te Aroha changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in February to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in February to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Te Aroha has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1196 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. Te Aroha offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (123 mm (4.8 in)) and the driest month January (73 mm (2.9 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Te Aroha Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Te Aroha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Te Aroha.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Te Aroha. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 15°C (59°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 7°C (45°F) to 16°C (61°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1196 mm (47 in). July is the wettest month with 123 mm (4.8 in), while January is the driest with 73 mm (2.9 in).
Te Aroha 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, Te Aroha enjoys abundant sunshine.
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