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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Tauranga — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January19° / 67°106 mm
February19° / 67°91 mm
March18° / 64°141 mm
April15° / 59°107 mm
May12° / 54°125 mm
June10° / 50°161 mm
July10° / 49°134 mm
August10° / 51°143 mm
September12° / 54°130 mm
October14° / 57°114 mm
November16° / 60°117 mm
December18° / 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.