Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High22.4°C
Low7.6°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga experiences a maritime climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 13°C / 56°F in August to a high of 22°C / 72°F in February.
Rainfall averages about 119 mm / 4.7 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in June (147 mm / 5.8 inches) and the driest in January (100 mm / 3.9 inches).
The UV index ranges from 3 in June to 9 in January, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 14.7 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 9.6 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Tauranga.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
147 mm
June carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
15 km/h
October is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
76 %to83 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Tauranga, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Tauranga compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#4 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#8 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#3 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#4 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#3 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#4 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Tauranga, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Tauranga feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 18°C (64°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Tauranga for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Tauranga?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Tauranga a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 64 km/h (40 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Tauranga get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.