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Tauranga weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Tauranga, New Zealand in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Tauranga averages 22°C by day and 16°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Tauranga averages a daytime high of 22°C and an overnight low of 16°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Tauranga sees roughly 1861 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Tauranga forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Tauranga in January?
Tauranga averages a daytime high of 22°C in January, with overnight lows around 16°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Tauranga in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Tauranga, out of roughly 1861 mm of precipitation across the year.

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