Average Monthly Sunshine in Tauranga

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Tauranga receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tauranga, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tauranga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per day.

Tauranga’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Tauranga enjoys an average of 2360 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Tauranga’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tauranga Precipitation page.