Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7°C | 22.2°C | WARM |
| February | 16.3°C | 22.4°C | WARM |
| March | 14.7°C | 20.9°C | MILD |
| April | 12.8°C | 18.6°C | MILD |
| May | 10.6°C | 16.1°C | MILD |
| June | 8.6°C | 14°C | COOL |
| July | 7.6°C | 13.2°C | COOL |
| August | 7.6°C | 13.7°C | COOL |
| September | 8.9°C | 15.1°C | MILD |
| October | 10.4°C | 16.6°C | MILD |
| November | 11.9°C | 18.5°C | MILD |
| December | 14.4°C | 20.6°C | MILD |
February has the warmest typical feels-like highs (23.2°C / 73.8°F), while July is coolest (10.5°C / 50.9°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 23°C | WARM |
| February | 15.9°C | 23.2°C | WARM |
| March | 13.7°C | 20.7°C | MILD |
| April | 11.3°C | 17.6°C | MILD |
| May | 8.5°C | 14.4°C | COOL |
| June | 5.8°C | 11.7°C | COOL |
| July | 4.6°C | 10.5°C | COOL |
| August | 4.7°C | 11°C | COOL |
| September | 6.2°C | 12.7°C | COOL |
| October | 7.9°C | 14.9°C | COOL |
| November | 9.9°C | 17.7°C | MILD |
| December | 13.3°C | 20.8°C | MILD |
June is wettest at 147.3 mm / 5.8 inches, while January is driest at 100.4 mm / 3.95 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.7 mm | 100.4 mm | MODERATE |
| February | 81.7 mm | 112.4 mm | MODERATE |
| March | 81.7 mm | 105.9 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 81.7 mm | 122.3 mm | WET |
| May | 81.7 mm | 123 mm | WET |
| June | 81.7 mm | 147.3 mm | WET |
| July | 81.7 mm | 144.4 mm | WET |
| August | 81.7 mm | 118.4 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 81.7 mm | 119.8 mm | MODERATE |
| October | 81.7 mm | 104.7 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 81.7 mm | 100.8 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 81.7 mm | 127.8 mm | WET |
January has the strongest peak UV (around index 9.3).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 9.3 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 8.8 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 7.6 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 5.9 | MODERATE |
| May | 0 | 4.1 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 3.1 | MODERATE |
| July | 0 | 3.5 | MODERATE |
| August | 0 | 4.9 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 6.5 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 7.9 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 8.8 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9.2 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.6h in June to 14.7h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.4h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.5h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11.1h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 10.1h | BALANCED |
| June | 0h | 9.6h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 9.8h | SHORT |
| August | 0h | 10.7h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.8h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 13.1h | LONG |
| November | 0h | 14.1h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 14.7h | LONG |
June is most humid (82.6%), while January is driest (76.4%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.3% | 76.4% | MUGGY |
| February | 74.3% | 77.3% | MUGGY |
| March | 74.3% | 77.6% | MUGGY |
| April | 74.3% | 80.3% | MUGGY |
| May | 74.3% | 82.1% | MUGGY |
| June | 74.3% | 82.6% | MUGGY |
| July | 74.3% | 82.2% | MUGGY |
| August | 74.3% | 81.5% | MUGGY |
| September | 74.3% | 80.5% | MUGGY |
| October | 74.3% | 79% | MUGGY |
| November | 74.3% | 77% | MUGGY |
| December | 74.3% | 78.3% | MUGGY |
October has the strongest typical average wind (16.3 km/h / 10.1 mph), while April is calmest (13.1 km/h / 8.1 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 km/h | 14.3 km/h | CALM |
| February | 11.8 km/h | 13.3 km/h | CALM |
| March | 11.8 km/h | 13.4 km/h | CALM |
| April | 11.8 km/h | 13.1 km/h | CALM |
| May | 11.8 km/h | 14 km/h | CALM |
| June | 11.8 km/h | 14.7 km/h | CALM |
| July | 11.8 km/h | 15.1 km/h | CALM |
| August | 11.8 km/h | 14 km/h | CALM |
| September | 11.8 km/h | 15.3 km/h | CALM |
| October | 11.8 km/h | 16.3 km/h | CALM |
| November | 11.8 km/h | 15.9 km/h | CALM |
| December | 11.8 km/h | 14.9 km/h | CALM |
July is windiest by P95 gust signal (64.4 km/h / 40.0 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 57.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 52 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 52.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 55.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 59.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 63 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 64.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 59.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 62.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 63 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 62.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 57.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
December has the most rain days (~15.7), while April has the fewest (~12.2). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 days | 12.6 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 10.8 days | 12.8 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 10.8 days | 12.9 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 10.8 days | 12.2 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 10.8 days | 12.9 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 10.8 days | 12.8 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 10.8 days | 14.5 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 10.8 days | 14.9 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 10.8 days | 14.8 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 10.8 days | 15.3 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | 10.8 days | 13.6 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 10.8 days | 15.7 days | VERY FREQUENT |
June has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~7). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| May | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| June | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| October | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| November | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| December | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~0 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.6 hours in June (winter) to 14.7 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 5.1 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
A month-by-month ranking of key weather risks and comforts for this destination, based on historical climate data.
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 5 risk days | Feb 5 risk days | Mar 5 risk days | Apr 6 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 1 risk days | Dec 1 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Feb 52 km/h | Mar 53 km/h | Apr 55 km/h | Jan 58 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 75 / 100 | Jan 72 / 100 | Mar 67 / 100 | Dec 64 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Feb 100 / 100 | Mar 99 / 100 | Jan 91 / 100 | Apr 72 / 100 |
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Travel planning FAQ
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
The best months to visit Tauranga depend on your preferences. For warm weather, February is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, January, November, October tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
February is typically the warmest month in Tauranga, with average high temperatures reaching around 22°C (72°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
August is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 8°C (46°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
June typically sees the most rainfall in Tauranga, averaging around 147mm (5.8 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
January is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 100mm (3.9 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Tauranga range from average lows of 12°C (53°F) to highs of 18°C (64°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Tauranga. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.