Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tauranga Climate
Tauranga is a city in New Zealand (E8) with a population of about 161,000. Its average annual temperature is 14.4°C (58°F), with roughly 1500 mm of rain per year.
14.4°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Tauranga Climate
Tauranga has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F) and receives about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.4°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 67° | 106 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 91 mm |
| March | 18° / 64° | 141 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 107 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 125 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 161 mm |
| July | 10° / 49° | 134 mm |
| August | 10° / 51° | 143 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 130 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 114 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 117 mm |
| December | 18° / 64° | 131 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Tauranga
The most comfortable months to visit Tauranga are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 24°C high). The coldest is July (near 5°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tauranga are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tauranga, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C and about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Tauranga average about 24°C (75°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.