Bay of Plenty Weather Forecast
Bay of Plenty weather: 59°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Bay of Plenty weather in May
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Climate in Bay of Plenty month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 59° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 73° | 59° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 70° | 54° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 66° | 54° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 48° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 59° | 46° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 57° | 43° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 42° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 47° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 64° | 50° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 67° | 54° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 71° | 58° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Bay of Plenty
Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Bay of Plenty compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Bay of Plenty.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbiton Movie Set | 29 mi | 56°F | 33°F cooler | 58 in |
| Waikato | 49 mi | 58°F | about the same | 49 in |
| North Island | 67 mi | 51°F | 38°F cooler | 72 in |
| Taupo | 69 mi | 54°F | 36°F cooler | 50 in |
| Lake Taupo | 78 mi | 55°F | 35°F cooler | 61 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -37.6878, 176.1651. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 56% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Bay of Plenty, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bay of Plenty in?
Bay of Plenty observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 6:42 PM.
How many people live in Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty has a population of approximately 350.000.
What is the nearest airport to Bay of Plenty?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 89 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bay of Plenty?
Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.
What places are in Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty covers 1 places in this atlas, including Rotorua.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
