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The best time to visit Tauranga

Month-by-month climate averages for Tauranga, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Tauranga is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Tauranga is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1861 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Tauranga forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Tauranga weather by month

what to expect in Tauranga through the year

Here is Tauranga's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Tauranga by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
22°
15°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
15°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
17°
10°
Mild
Nov
19°
11°
Mild
Dec
22°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tauranga?
The most comfortable time to visit Tauranga is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tauranga?
January is the warmest month in Tauranga, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Tauranga?
August is the coldest month in Tauranga, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Tauranga?
The wettest month in Tauranga is usually January, out of roughly 1861 mm of precipitation across the year.

Tauranga month by month