Tauranga, New Zealand
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
Tauranga is a large city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 151,300. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 151,300 |
| Population Density | 2,332 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.6861°, 176.1667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Bay of Plenty |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.5 inches (2,655 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tauranga
Tauranga is a large city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 151,300. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Tauranga
Tauranga has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Aug (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 64.9 sq mi (168.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6861°S, 176.1667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 139 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 46 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 56 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 82 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 83 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 91 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 127 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 144 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 170 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Tauranga has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (4.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tauranga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Tertiary Institute | College | - | , |
| Faith Bible College | College | - | Visit → |
| South Pacific Bible College | College | - | Visit → |
| Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Bongard Centre | College | - | Visit → |
| Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Windermere Campus | College | - | , |
| University of Waikato Tauranga Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Tauranga
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga Primary School (Junior Site) | - | - | - | - |
| Te Kura o Matapihi | - | - | - | - |
| Tauranga Waldorf School | - | - | - | - |
| Tahatai Coast School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Otepou | - | - | - | - |
| Tauranga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tauranga
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub FM | deep house, drum 'n' bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gaia FM (New Zealand) | celtic, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RadiJohan | decades, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Te Aroha 88FM | community, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Rhythm 89FM | alternative, local | AAC |
Museums in Tauranga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Flyers Aviation Museum | ||||
| Kevs Museum | ||||
| The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga | ||||
| The Historic Village | ||||
| The Lion & Tusk Museum | ||||
| Village Radio |
Libraries in Tauranga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greerton library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Service Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Maunganui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omokoroa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys | 0.0 | |||||
| Papamoa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tauranga
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tauranga
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tauranga
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tauranga
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tauranga
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tauranga
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tauranga
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tauranga
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tauranga
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tauranga
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tauranga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tauranga
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua Regional Airport | ROT | Medium Airport |
| Tauranga Airport | TRG | Medium Airport |
| Galatea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Matakana Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matamata Glider Airport | MTA | Small Airport |
| Motiti Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Tarawera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pauanui Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Te Aroha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Tokoroa Airfield | TKZ | Small Airport |
| Waihi Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wharepapa South Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tauranga
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| KiwiPost | |
| New Zealand Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tauranga
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Evans Road Community Church | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses | |
| Mount Bible Chapel | |
| Saint Mary Immaculate Catholic Church | |
| Saint Peters in the City | |
| Salvation Army Tauranga Corps | |
| St Thomas Aquinas Parish | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Explore Near Tauranga
UFO Sightings Near Tauranga
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Tauranga.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tauranga (new zealand) | 2007 | date: 5th May 2007 time: 7pm I have just seen a large flying object/ship/??? of some sort.I was driving home across the back road |
| Tauranga (new zealand) | 2004 | a light in sky changing colour like star but much brighter and moving very farst in all directons in no real order red white blue green |
| Taurangat (tauranga) (new zealand) | 2000 | SMALL AND SILVER LIKE TINFOIL BUT FAST. |
Quick Facts
Around Tauranga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tauranga
46 places within 15 km
- • Kāingapākura
- • Karangaumu
- • Mangatawa
- • Mangawhai Pā
- • Maraeroa
- + 19 more
- • Omanu Beach
- • Omanu Beach
- • Otūmoetai Beach
- • Papamoa Beach
- • Pāpāmoa Beach
- + 2 more
- • Kaiwha
- • Kopukairua
- • Mangatawa
- • Maungatūtū
- • Minden Peak
- + 7 more
- • Stone Jetty
- • Leisure Island
- • Minden Lookout
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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What is the population of Tauranga?
Tauranga has a population of 151,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,332 people per square mile, spread across 64.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tauranga?
Tauranga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.
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