AI-generatedTauranga at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 1,362 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Tauranga
Tauranga has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Tauranga is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3119:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:15–07:06 · evening 18:56–19:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:15 · evening 19:47–19:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Tauranga in October?
In October, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tauranga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:31 – 19:31
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Tauranga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.9 – 16.1 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tauranga ranges from 14.6 °C in August to 21.2 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
From April to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 20.4 and 22.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.2° | 19.0° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.2° | 20.4° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.6° | 19.9° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.4° | 18.7° | 20.0° | fresh |
| MayMay | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 16.3° | 15.6° | 16.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.2° | 14.7° | 15.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.6° | 14.1° | 14.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.8° | 14.4° | 15.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.5° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 16.8° | 15.9° | 17.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Tauranga
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Tauranga, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Tauranga
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Tauranga: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Tauranga has about 12 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tauranga
How breezy and how cloudy Tauranga is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Tauranga typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Tauranga: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tauranga
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 22° | 16° | 20.2° | 8.6 h | 10 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 22° | 16° | 21.2° | 7.2 h | 9 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 21° | 15° | 20.6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 19° | 13° | 19.4° | 5.5 h | 10 | 119 |
| MayMay | 64 | 16° | 11° | 17.9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 124 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 14° | 9° | 16.3° | 4.5 h | 11 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 13° | 8° | 15.2° | 4.5 h | 12 | 143 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 14° | 8° | 14.6° | 5.2 h | 12 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 15° | 9° | 14.8° | 5.7 h | 12 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 17° | 10° | 15.5° | 6.5 h | 12 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 19° | 12° | 16.8° | 7.7 h | 10 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 21° | 14° | 18.6° | 7.7 h | 13 | 120 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.69° S, 176.17° E · 18 m · Pacific/Auckland
Best time to visit Tauranga
The best time to visit Tauranga is from November to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 21.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to May and from September to November. Rain is most frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 143 mm.
Tauranga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tauranga in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Tauranga in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Tauranga in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Tauranga in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tauranga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Tauranga: score 86 against 68. In January, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in January. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 86better |
| Day high | 17° | 22° |
| Night low | 10° | 16° |
| Sea | 15.5° | 20.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Dec
12 or more rainy days
Tauranga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January22° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In January, Tauranga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in January82February22° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In February, Tauranga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in February81March21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In March, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in March76April19° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In April, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in April64May16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In May, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 124 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in May50June14° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In June, Tauranga is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in June45July13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In July, Tauranga is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in July48August14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In August, Tauranga is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in August57September15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In September, Tauranga is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in September68October17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In October, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in October82November19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In November, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tauranga.
Tauranga in November77December21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In December, Tauranga is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tauranga.
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Tauranga vs. Auckland
In October the holiday weather in Tauranga and Auckland is about equally good (score 68 vs. 66). During the day it is about as warm in Auckland as in Tauranga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tauranga | Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Tauranga ranks 1 of 9 destinations in this country.
- TaurangaThis page17°16°68
- 2Auckland17°16°66
- 3Christchurch15°63
- 4Wellington14°13°51
- 5Queenstown11°40
- 6Whangārei17°16°20
- 7Nelson15°14°18
- 8Dunedin13°11°14
Planning a trip to Tauranga
Weather for your travel dates
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Tauranga in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Tauranga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 45 min
- Distance
- 18,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Tauranga
When is the best time to visit Tauranga?
The best time to visit Tauranga is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tauranga?
The sea temperature in Tauranga ranges from 14.6 °C in August to 21.2 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Tauranga in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
What is the warmest month in Tauranga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Tauranga?
Rain is most frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 143 mm. The driest month is November with 93 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tauranga get?
Tauranga gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.6 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tauranga in?
Tauranga uses the time zone Pacific/Auckland: UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tauranga?
A nonstop flight from London to Tauranga takes about 22 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,460 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tauranga?
Tauranga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 47, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 82.
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