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The best time to visit Tawa

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

Short answer

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

Tawa is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in July (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1238 mm of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

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

Tawa weather by month

what to expect in Tawa through the year

Here is Tawa'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 Tawa by season.

Jan
21°
14°
Mild
Feb
20°
14°
Mild
Mar
18°
12°
Mild
Apr
17°
11°
Mild
May
15°
9°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
13°
8°
Cool
Jul
12°
7°
Cool
Aug
12°
7°
Cool
Sep
14°
9°
Cool
Oct
15°
9°
Mild
Nov
16°
11°
Mild
Dec
18°
13°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tawa?
The most comfortable time to visit Tawa is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tawa?
January is the warmest month in Tawa, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Tawa?
July is the coldest month in Tawa, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Tawa?
The wettest month in Tawa is usually May, out of roughly 1238 mm of precipitation across the year.

Tawa month by month

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