Climate Insights for Tauranga

The climate in Tauranga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,475 mm 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.The climate in Tauranga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 58.1 in 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 47°F.

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.Tauranga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 74°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 67°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 52°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Tauranga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 103 mm. That's 54 mm 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.Tauranga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.1 in. That's 2.1 in 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.

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.Tauranga is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.