Bay of Plenty Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January.

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Rotorua Tauranga Mount Maunganui Waihi Beach

Planning a trip to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Bay of Plenty in January

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Bay of Plenty generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Rotorua.

For specific regional insights in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waihi Beach with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Opotiki with 110 mm (4.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Rotorua typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Rotorua typically receives 240 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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)

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March21°C (70°F) April19°C (66°F) May16°C (61°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bay of Plenty in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bay of Plenty.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bay of Plenty

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Bay of Plenty (January)

Precipitation variation in Bay of Plenty (January)

Rotorua

In January Rotorua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
240 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Rotorua →

Tauranga

In January Tauranga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
262 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tauranga →

Mount Maunganui

In January Mount Maunganui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
262 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mount Maunganui →

Waihi Beach

In January Waihi Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
262 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Waihi Beach →

Ngongotaha

In January Ngongotaha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
240 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bay of Plenty in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotorua 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Tauranga 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Mount Maunganui 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Waihi Beach 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Ngongotaha 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Papamoa 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Bay of Plenty weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January?

Expect perfect weather across Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January. The popular destination of Rotorua averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January?

Rotorua averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Bay of Plenty, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand during January, with Rotorua averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Rotorua. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and March offering mostly perfect weather in Rotorua. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
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