Bay of Plenty Weather & Climate: New Zealand

Climate by month across Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty in New Zealand sees its peak temperatures in February (24°C (75°F)) and its coolest in July (12°C (54°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Rotorua, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Bay of Plenty, the months of January, February, March, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 24°C (75°F).

Precipitation in Bay of Plenty shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in September (132 mm (5.2 in)), while January tends to be drier (94 mm (3.7 in)).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Bay of Plenty by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bay of Plenty - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotorua)

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Rotorua Tauranga Mount Maunganui Waihi Beach Ngongotaha Papamoa
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Climate map of Bay of Plenty

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Rotorua 13°C (55°F) 24°C (75°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1389 mm (55 in) 2,136 hours
Tauranga 15°C (59°F) 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 1383 mm (54 in) 2,360 hours
Mount Maunganui 15°C (59°F) 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 1379 mm (54 in) 2,360 hours
Waihi Beach 15°C (59°F) 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 17°C (63°F) 1352 mm (53 in) 2,360 hours
Ngongotaha 13°C (55°F) 24°C (75°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1438 mm (57 in) 2,136 hours
Papamoa 15°C (59°F) 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 1358 mm (53 in) 2,360 hours

Places in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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