When is the best time to go to Tauranga
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tauranga, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tauranga
Tauranga weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tauranga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 106mm | 8.2hrs | 15.4hrs | 20°C |
The weather in January in Tauranga is characteristically warm and damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tauranga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Tauranga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 101mm | 7.5hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
February in Tauranga is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tauranga, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Tauranga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Tauranga weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 173mm | 6.4hrs | 13.3hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Tauranga is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tauranga, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Tauranga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 122mm | 6.3hrs | 12.1hrs | 20°C |
Tauranga's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tauranga.
April is in the fall / autumn in Tauranga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 136mm | 5.4hrs | 11.1hrs | 18°C |
May is a wet month in Tauranga and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tauranga.
May is in the fall / autumn in Tauranga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 167mm | 4.5hrs | 15.4hrs | 17°C |
June in Tauranga is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tauranga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Tauranga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tauranga with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 151mm | 5.1hrs | 14.4hrs | 16°C |
July in Tauranga is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tauranga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Tauranga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 162mm | 5.1hrs | 13.3hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in Tauranga is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tauranga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Tauranga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 144mm | 5.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 15°C |
Tauranga's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tauranga.
September is in the spring in Tauranga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Tauranga weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 124mm | 6.6hrs | 11.1hrs | 16°C |
October is a wet month in Tauranga and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tauranga.
October is in the spring in Tauranga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 117mm | 7.3hrs | 15.4hrs | 17°C |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Tauranga during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tauranga.
November is in the spring in Tauranga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Tauranga weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 143mm | 7.5hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
December in Tauranga is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tauranga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Tauranga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tauranga weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 101mm 4ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 173mm 6.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21.1°C 70°F |
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