# Climate Insights for Tauranga

*Source: [Airpult](https://airpult.com/climate/nz/tauranga/8871841255): Tauranga City, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand*

The climate in Tauranga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1475mm of precipitation falls per year. Tauranga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tauranga is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

## Key insights

- **Hottest month:** January (peak 23°C)
- **Coldest month:** August (low 8°C)
- **Wettest month:** July (157 mm)

## Monthly climate data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tauranga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

| Month | Avg low (°C) | Avg high (°C) | Mean (°C) | Precip (mm) | Wind (km/h) | Snow (cm) |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Jan | 16 | 23 | 20 | 121 | 15 | 0 |
| Feb | 17 | 23 | 20 | 131 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar | 15 | 22 | 18 | 105 | 13 | 0 |
| Apr | 13 | 19 | 16 | 142 | 13 | 0 |
| May | 11 | 17 | 14 | 118 | 14 | 0 |
| Jun | 10 | 15 | 12 | 140 | 14 | 0 |
| Jul | 9 | 14 | 11 | 157 | 15 | 0 |
| Aug | 8 | 14 | 11 | 103 | 14 | 0 |
| Sep (current) | 10 | 16 | 12 | 131 | 16 | 0 |
| Oct | 11 | 18 | 14 | 107 | 16 | 0 |
| Nov | 13 | 20 | 16 | 112 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec | 15 | 22 | 18 | 108 | 14 | 0 |

## Temperature

Tauranga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

## Precipitation

Tauranga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1475mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 157mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 103mm. That's 54mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

## Wind

Tauranga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

## Seasons

Currently it is **winter** (astronomical) / **winter** (meteorological) in Tauranga.
Spring begins September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

| Season | Begins |
| --- | --- |
| Spring | September 23 |
| Summer | December 21 |
| Autumn | March 20 |
| Winter | June 21 |

It is currently winter in Tauranga, which began on June 21, 2026. Tauranga is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

### Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 350mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

### Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

### Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

### Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 401mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.